William Morris Gallery
As part of London Craft Week, an invitation came from the William Morris Gallery, the childhood home of William Morris, to host a live tattooing session, enabling visitors to observe the complete design process in real time.
At the Gallery's Archives, I delved into Morris's floral designs, finding inspiration in the varieties of flowers he employed. This research culminated in a series of watercolor paintings, which were subsequently made available as limited edition prints for purchase during the event.
After the research and development stage, an open call was initiated to select a member of the public to receive the final design. Dressed by florist Matthew Richardson in collaboration with Parliament Tattoo the event attracted the highest number of single-day visitors to the gallery during 2020, showcasing Morris's work to a young, curious, and creative audience worldwide. All proceeds were generously donated back to the William Morris Gallery.
