A mathematician turned ceramicist?

For Week 19 it's Sage Green, Soft Blue, Deep Lavender and Buff

I’m still reeling from my trip to Morocco and the art retreat in Fes, so much inspiration! Morocco is well known for the tiled mosaics that decorate the facades of buildings and we went to a pottery and saw the creating processes whilst in town - still the same processes as centuries ago. This week’s Coloricombo artist was known for his beautiful stylised ceramics and tiles at the turn of the 19th century. I saw his work at Leighton House on a visit there in March with friends. If you’re in London, I can recommend a visit.

William De Morgan (1839-1917) was a mathematician, stained glass designer, a ceramicist and a writer. A leading figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, his popular tiles and ceramics are probably the most recognisable decorative arts of the late Victorian period. The movement favoured handmade items over those produced in larger factories and strived to create homeware that was both functional and beautiful. His decorative fireplace surrounds and other ceramics were seen in many domestic interiors and public spaces throughout England.