Aosdana Gallery & Studio

The Columba Steadings, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SW

Tel/Fax:01681 700121

e-mail: mhairi@aosdanaiona.com
website: www.aosdanaiona.com

From the Gaelic, meaning people of the art, craft or gift, Aosdana is a beautiful gallery and working studio selling contemporary artwork alongside modern and traditional Iona jewellery. Housed in an old farm steading which has been lovingly restored by Iona stone mason, Colin MacDougall with interior features by Scottish artisans, the building alone is worth a visit. Aosdana is owned and run by local artist Mhairi Killin, whose aim is to combine the historical creativity of Iona with its contemporary equivalent. Aosdana continues the traditional work of Iona silversmiths Alex Ritchie (1856-1941) and Iain MacCormick (1917-1998) represented by the extensive range of reproduction designs on display. Each piece of jewellery is cast in sterling silver, hallmarked in Edinburgh and hand finished at the studio by local silversmiths. Inspired by Iona and using local stones, a modern range of jewellery is also on display. The jewellery is complemented by unique artwork; finely woven sculptures and wall pieces influenced by Scottish archaeology and created using delicately treated metals, wire and paper.