William Morris designs can be seen at Rosemoor Garden

17:05:20 27th May 2010

Gardening charity the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) will be exhibiting works by William Morris inspired by flowers from the outdoors at its Rosemoor Garden.

Until August 30th visitors to Rosemoor can view an installation by artist Tim Martin. It will incorporate sculptures influenced by designer Morris, which complement the surroundings.

Gardening fans can take part in a guided walk with a talk about the Victorian designer's life on July 10th and they can also view some of his works.

A spokesperson for the RHS said: "William Morris' designs are famous, instantly recognised and still used widely today, though usually in modernised and simpler forms.

"He was greatly inspired by nature, believing that our homes should be filled with useful or beautiful objects."

Pieces on display include fabrics, wallpaper, sofa designs, curtaining and furniture that typically include intricate floral patterns.

Morris was born in 1834 in Essex. He went to Oxford and decided to work within the decorative arts field. He died in 1896.

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