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Painted, stained and enamelled stained glass. Inspired by May Morris' embroidery. It celebrates women in the Arts & Crafts movement and the symbolic nature of the 'gardener' and 'warrior' as nurturer and protector to cherish creativity, the natural world or an individual's independence and self-determination.
This piece is available from Oriel Linda Norris Gallery until 15th August 2026 and then via my own website.
William Morris famously described the two great passions of his life as the desire to create beautiful things and a “hatred of modern civilisation”. While he is widely celebrated for his designs, he was also a writer and poet, deeply inspired by the Icelandic Sagas and committed to radical social and political change. His concerns – from environmental stewardship and community activism to the value of handcraft in an increasingly mechanised world – remain strikingly relevant today.
In response to these enduring themes, members of the British Society of Master Glass Painters have created a series of vibrant stained glass panels that explore Morris’s ideas through the luminous language of glass. Bold, thoughtful and richly coloured, the works reflect both his artistic legacy and his progressive spirit.
The exhibition first opened in Stourbridge in August 2024 and has since toured – evolving along the way – to Ely, Rochdale and Ripon. This presentation marks its only visit to the South of England.
All works are available for sale and are displayed within a specially commissioned, purpose-built unit sponsored by Sanderson. With integrated lighting, the structure allows the panels to glow at the heart of the gallery space.
Founded in 1921, the British Society of Master Glass Painters remains the UK’s leading organisation dedicated to the art and craft of stained glass. Its members include historians, researchers, conservators, students and many of today’s foremost contemporary glass artists.
Painted, stained and enamelled stained glass. Inspired by May Morris' embroidery. It celebrates women in the Arts & Crafts movement and the symbolic nature of the 'gardener' and 'warrior' as nurturer and protector to cherish creativity, the natural world or an individual's independence and self-determination.
This piece is available from Oriel Linda Norris Gallery until 15th August 2026 and then via my own website.
William Morris famously described the two great passions of his life as the desire to create beautiful things and a “hatred of modern civilisation”. While he is widely celebrated for his designs, he was also a writer and poet, deeply inspired by the Icelandic Sagas and committed to radical social and political change. His concerns – from environmental stewardship and community activism to the value of handcraft in an increasingly mechanised world – remain strikingly relevant today.
In response to these enduring themes, members of the British Society of Master Glass Painters have created a series of vibrant stained glass panels that explore Morris’s ideas through the luminous language of glass. Bold, thoughtful and richly coloured, the works reflect both his artistic legacy and his progressive spirit.
The exhibition first opened in Stourbridge in August 2024 and has since toured – evolving along the way – to Ely, Rochdale and Ripon. This presentation marks its only visit to the South of England.
All works are available for sale and are displayed within a specially commissioned, purpose-built unit sponsored by Sanderson. With integrated lighting, the structure allows the panels to glow at the heart of the gallery space.
Founded in 1921, the British Society of Master Glass Painters remains the UK’s leading organisation dedicated to the art and craft of stained glass. Its members include historians, researchers, conservators, students and many of today’s foremost contemporary glass artists.
