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Eileen Gatt, a Black Isle jeweller, has used her concerns over climate change to inspire a new collection that was launched last weekend at a prestigious London gallery.
The Munlochy-based craftswoman, Aurora Collection, was featured at Collect 2022. It is the largest international fair for contemporary craft & design held at Somerset House.
Eileen’s brand new collection was on display for the first time alongside works from 10 other talented Scottish creators.
Eileen explained to us that the new collection was inspired in part by the global environmental tipping point caused by climate change. Each new piece is a visual metaphor that shows the fragility of the polar climate and the dangers of an environmental disaster. Her miniature polar panoramas are made from silver and gold and feature a recurring theme of polar bears whose future survival is in danger.
“The conversation around climate change is one of, if not the most important topic we need to be acting on, and so I would hope that each piece will spark discussion and prompt an internal need for action,” Eileen said.
Eileen’s jewellery studio is located in the Munlochy Post Office. It is open to the public during summer months. She is well-known for using her work as a way to provoke discussion about climate change and endangered species.
Eileen is inspired to work with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced stones. She is also exploring new techniques like electroforming or bio-resin.
Somerset House hosted 350 makers from all over Britain at Collect 2022 this weekend.
