{"product_id":"colleen-stacey-greeting-card-by-colleen-faar-for-liberty-london","title":"Colleen Stacey Greeting Card by Colleen Faar for Liberty London","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHand-painted in 1959,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eColleen Stacey is a striking example of the mid-century modern aesthetic that defined Liberty’s post-war era. The design was created by Colleen Farr, a trailblazing figure who made history by establishing Liberty’s first-ever in-house design studio in the early 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis exclusive greeting card has been designed by Farr exclusively for William Morris Gallery \u0026amp; Liberty London for our \u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Women in Print 150 years of Liberty Textiles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wmgallery.org.uk\/event\/women-in-print\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWomen in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eexhibition.  Taking inspiration from famous fabric designs from Liberty London's archive this colourful greeting card is blank inside and printed in Sussex on fsc certified paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFarr was a graduate of the Royal College of Art and played a pivotal role in transitioning Liberty from traditional Victorian-inspired prints to the bold, experimental styles of the 1950s and 60s. Her signature approach often involved hand-painted motifs that felt organic yet structured. Colleen Stacey perfectly captures this, depicting a budding fruit branch arranged in a clever, multidirectional repeat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eReworked by the Liberty design studio for a contemporary audience, this print retains Farr’s original artistic spirit while offering a fresh perspective on 1950s botanical art. Alongside her other notable works, such as the vibrant\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Cherry\" and \"Lollipop\" prints, Farr’s contribution helped cement Liberty’s reputation as a leader in avant-garde textile design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow part of the Liberty Tana Capsule, Colleen Stacey appears alongside John, Lawrence Poppies and Cassia Pru across a beautifully curated range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbout the Exhibition \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWilliam Morris Gallery will present \u003ci\u003e\u003ca title=\"Women in Print 150 years of Liberty Textiles\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wmgallery.org.uk\/event\/women-in-print\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWomen in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eConceived in partnership with Liberty Fabrics on the occasion of the design house’s 150th anniversary, this major exhibition will highlight the pivotal role and contributions of women textile designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTracing the rich history of Liberty Fabrics, the exhibition will survey the evolving influence and status of women in textiles over the past 150 years. \u003ci\u003eWomen in Print\u003c\/i\u003e will bring together iconic patterns by designers such as Althea McNish, Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, and Lucienne Day, alongside previously overlooked names, celebrating how women have been — and continue to be — at the heart of Liberty’s creative innovations and ongoing relevance today. It will feature over 100 works, spanning garments, fabric, original designs, film and historic photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen in Print\u003c\/i\u003e is curated by Rowan Bain, Principal Curator of Collections and Programme and Róisín Inglesby, Curator William Morris Gallery. Part of the Gallery’s 75th Anniversary Year programme, the exhibition will be accompanied by an exciting programme of events and activities at the Gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSquare Card \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasures 14cm x 14cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBlank inside for your message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIncludes matching envelope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted in the UK on FSC -certified paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned by Colleen Farr for Liberty London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePrinted in the UK \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExclusive to William Morris Gallery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 McGaw","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42471859585118,"sku":null,"price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2725\/3620\/files\/CollenStacey_c257d338-b9e0-4c57-96d2-a33db7e24af6.png?v=1771431969","url":"https:\/\/wmgallery.shop\/products\/colleen-stacey-greeting-card-by-colleen-faar-for-liberty-london","provider":"William Morris Gallery Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}