School of Design Silversmithing & Jewellery
Torquil Gordon
My graduate collection, ‘Lands of Bent Grass,’ draws inspiration from the island landscapes of the Outer Hebrides, aiming to capture their unique character through jewellery. Growing up surrounded by the wild beauty of the Falkland Islands, I developed a deep reverence for the diverse cultures within remote island life.
Exploring not only the heritage and traditions found there but also the barren landscapes, rugged coastlines and dramatic weather. I aim to translate these elements into a collection that creates a connection between the wearer and the environment. Each curated piece is meticulously crafted serving as a wearable memento to the landscapes that inspire it.
Alongside my research into the resourcefulness of the inhabitants of these islands and their ability to sustain themselves from the environment around them, my creative process blends traditional jewellery techniques with modern 3D printing and technologies, merging the old with the new to create pieces that honour tradition while embracing innovation.
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Film
This Film, made on a four day solo camp on the Isle of Harris and Lewis during storm Kathleen recording and documenting the landscape and surroundings. The film looks at the landscape as a whole but also on a much smaller scale documenting structures, shapes and movement found there. These inspired the shape and structures of the pieces.