With its name taken from smoke, “reykur”, and bay “vík”, Reykjavík combines the stunning volcanic landscape with the wild north Atlantic. This closeness to the elements, makes Icelanders acutely aware of the power of nature. As a community, they are committed to forging a more sustainable future, and the artisans are leading the way. Meet concerned cabinetmakers, low impact ceramicists, recycling jewellery makers and fishskin leatherworkers.
Kolbrún Ýr Gunnarsdóttir creates beautiful objects with low environmental impact. Sustainability is a key concern of her practice and she mainly works with recycled silver, ensuring her materials are ethically sourced.
Arndís Jóhannsdóttir uses a sustainable waste material such as fishskin which may seem an unconventional choice, but it is environmentally friendly, lightweight and durable.
Helga Mogensen creates versatile jewellery inspired by Iceland's wild nature, using materials such as driftwood and fish skin to craft pieces designed to interact with different parts of the body.
Vesturgata 4, 101, Reykjavík, Iceland
Monday to Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00
