A SCOTS artist has been commissioned to produce an art piece for a limited edition single malt from distillery Eden Mill.
Mairi Clark has gained renown for her oil paintings of the Scottish coastline, and has now created a painting which aims to depict the “spirit, landscape and flavours” of its hometown.
The Fife-based artist’s painting is set to feature on the presentation case of the 2022 release of The Art of St Andrews Collection single malt.
“Mairi’s richly textured and vivid painting of the dramatic St Andrews coastline echoes the deep and characterful flavours in this year’s release”, comments Matthew Turner, marketing director at Eden Mill Distillery.
The artist has also included a bright point on the horizon which depicts the new Eden Mill distillery, currently under construction on the banks of the Eden Estuary, and due to open in early 2024.
“The Art of St Andrews 2022 release is a limited edition and an extremely special single malt”, says head distiller Scott Ferguson.
“The Art of St Andrews Collection portrays the patience, passion and pursuit of perfection in our art.
“This is exactly why we are partnering with local artists, who are inspired like us, by the soul and scenery of St Andrews, the beautiful place we call home.”
Eden Mill plans to commission St Andrews artists to produce similarly inspired, hand-crafted artworks to adorn future releases of the Collection, adding unique character to these limited-edition whiskies.
Mairi Clark began her career creating evocative paintings of the Scottish coastline, following the completion of a Fine Art degree at Central St Martins School of Art in London.
She returned home to Scotland and has produced evocative paintings of the sea, sky and landscapes of the coastline.
“I’m honoured to have been commissioned by Eden Mill to pay tribute to St Andrews”, says Mairi. “It has been a pleasure to work with people who have an overwhelming passion for their home and its landscape.”
The Art of St Andrews Collection will be launched at a tasting event at the Fairmont Hotel St Andrews on 30th November, to a limited release of only 3,000 bottles.
