Sweet William

2024

Flashed glass, sandblasted, painted, enamelled and gilded

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One of four panels created for the BSMGP exhibition celebrating William Morris. All reflecting the death of stained glass (currently an endangered heritage craft) and the evil of capitalism. William Morris would approve. 

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The Sweet William flower represents William Morris. Its roots are embedded in golden soil. Alongside, the horseshoe nail, familiar to glaziers, breaks into it. The panel symbolises the conflict Morris faced when promoting traditional crafts for us and by us, the people. But realistically, only the privileged few could and can make and buy it.

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