A Love Letter to the Thames

Courtney Durka’s collection A Love Letter to the Thames is an exploration into the essence of London’s iconic river. Often thought of as murky and grey, the Thames is a winding river that is quintessentially London and in the eyes of Courtney, a river that is really quite magnificent. Using precious materials and traditional techniques, Courtney seeks to elevate the Thames and showcase the beauty seen within the ever-moving depths. Hammered texture emulates the sunlight that dapples the flowing currents, rugged texture mimics the patterns seen in the foreshore at dawn and twisting curving bangles reflect the flowing twists of London’s famous landmark.

‘A Love Letter to the Thames’ is a celebration of a beautiful landmark with a rich history that has been seen by millions over centuries. The collection honours the flowing river and offers one the opportunity to reflect on not only the river’s beauty but also the fact that it has been a constant in London’s history, a sight that has been seen by people centuries ago and has not changed drastically since, allowing us to envision the history of London.