Emma Jamison travelled to Iceland in search of inspiration for her landscape paintings. 

Her plan was a bold one; to hike across the centre of the island on foot carrying all her equipment and 25 days-worth of food in May of 2022, after a record annual winter snowfall.

She was accompanied only by a Frenchman she had met briefly hiking along the coast of Portugal a few months previously. It must be noted at this point that this is not something that even Icelandic people attempt. 

The adventure brought to life an astounding collection of Icelandic paintings inspired by the expedition, which ultimately ended in disaster and a helicopter rescue. The book is a genuinely gripping account of the entire experience, beautifully laid out with the accompanying artwork and formative sketches.