14:00
Cambridge University
April 15
Holly O'Brien
Beyond the textile patterns he is best known for, William Morris was a social reformer and forerunner of the modern green movement. Freddie’s obsessive interest stems from Morris’ extraordinary breadth of practice and his ability to present an alternative to how we might live - bringing creativity, meaningful work and the natural world together for the well-being of all people and nature. Freddie will talk through projects that have involved fishing for Salmon (and utopia) in the Thames; singing Morris's protest songs, using madder root to dye red flags with local communities; writing essays on extreme weather, farming and compromise; as well as making prints on Morris's own Kelmscott press using pollen as ink. Freddie will also reflect on his 2025 Morris Month during which his work was shown in an exhibition 'Problems of Success' at David Parr House. Doors open at 6.15pm. Talk starts at 6.30pm.