Friday, 28 November 2008

William Morris, Environmental Designer


William Morris
(24March 1834 - 3 October 1896)
English architect, furniture and textile designer, artist, writer, and socialist.

Environmental Design has been defined: "We live in the world by design. Creating the everyday environment in which we live involves complex systems of cultural meaning, visual communication and the use of tools, technology and materials. William has been imposing his ideas through his conceptual graphics, architecture, and art. He has been internationally recognized as one of the most influential environmental designer.



William Morris once says,
“Forget days past, heart broken, put all memory by!
No grief on the green hillside, no pity in the sky,
Joy that may not be spoken fills mead and flower and tree.”


William Morris Gallery and Vestry House Museum opening hours

William Morris Gallery opening hours:
Thursday - Sunday, 10am-5pm
Tuesday - Wednesday, pre-booked groups only

Christmas closure: 22 December 2008 - 2 January 2009

Waltham Forest Council, Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow E17 4JF

For More Information,
Please visit
http://www1.walthamforest.gov.uk/wmg/home.htm


Morphotex structural colored fibers


Inspired by: Wing scales diffract and scatter light: Morpho butterflies.





Wings of Morpho butterflies create color by diffracting and scattering light.






Morpho butterfly is called “ a living jewel ”.
Its wings of cobalt-blue which shine beautifully
do not actually contain any blue pigment.





MORPHOTEX®





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