Islands offer a world apart—surrounded by sea, shaped by isolation, and deeply connected to nature. Life moves at a different pace on islands all over the world, slower and more attuned to the rhythms of tides, weather, and community. Cultures on islands often develop uniquely, preserving traditions, languages, and ways of life found nowhere else. The sense of closeness—to both people and environment—defines island living. It’s a life of limits and abundance, where simplicity meets deep-rooted identity. Maybe the artist Nigel Peake, who traveled to the Scilly Isles for The Jaunt, defined it best when he said “Islands are uncanny places. They can be difficult to get to and tricky to return from.”

In our spotlight on islands from all over the world, you can find a series of limited edition silkscreen prints inspired by trips to various islands. From the Scilly Isles to Jamaica, from Jeju Island to Sicily, and from Møkster to Lastavo. Below you can find a selection of prints inspired by the unique characteristics of life on an island.