Wool, Wind and Waves: Faroe Islands

limited-edition photography book capturing the islands through texture, silence, and attention.

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Limited Edition II. of 150 copies, numbered and signed by the author. (Edition I. of 200 copies is sold out.)
Photographs, text, design: Eva Chupikova
Size: 21×16,5 cm
Pages: 150
Paper: FocusArt 200g
Language: English
Swiss binding
Self-published 2026
price: €100

Free shipping is included for all orders within the European Union.

For destinations outside the EU, shipping costs vary from €15-€35.

No trees grow here, leaving the shapes of the Faroe Islands utterly exposed. Neither the rugged coastline nor the suede-like grassy hills can shield you - from the wind, the rain, the snowstorm, or even from yourself.

There is something deeply honest in this bare fabric of the earth. Here, one cannot pretend, ignore, or look away. The often-held human conceit that we are the measure of all things quietly dissolves on the gusty cliffs, replaced by a humbling awareness of one’s own smallness. The elements grip the senses and limbs with such palpable force that there remains little room for vanity. Smugness and arrogance simply cannot take root in the sharp air and soil of this place.

It was this intimate, almost visceral feeling - this sense of the landscape not merely being observed, but actively seeping into my fingertips and yearning to be touched - that my camera sought to capture. My lens shifted from sweeping vistas to finer details: from the craggy faces of mountains to the canvases of ochre grass where the wind’s invisible hand playfully parts the soft fleece of grazing sheep. Through the viewfinder, I froze fleeting silver veins cascading across the land. I paused time to witness delicate laceworks of tumbling water descending into the ocean’s depths. I drank in the silhouettes of island formations shrouded in mist, and the endlessly varied patterns of volcanic contours shaped by millennia of relentless elements.

Through light and shadow, composition and focus, I aimed to convey the tangible essence of this land - its grit, its texture, and its raw beauty. For when these islands are truly allowed to permeate one’s being - whether experienced in person or, as I hope, through the compositions on these pages - they leave behind an indescribable sensation: a quiet, overwhelming urge to embrace this land.

This collection of photographs, taken throughout 2024 and 2025, is my attempt to translate that sensation into visual form. It is offered in the hope that, through my lens, you too might feel the elemental power, silent majesty, and unvarnished truth of the Faroe Islands.

„Eva Chupikova uses her lens like an enchanted looking glass to see far beyond the scenic and the picturesque. She captures the power, the serenity, and the wildness of the Faroe Islands and carries us across the landscape as if we have the wings of a raven.“

–Tim Ecott
author of The Land of Maybe: a Faroe Islands Year
"It is an ode to the beauty of the Faroe Islands, a poetic walk through the landscapes and atmosphere of this extraordinary territory. I truly enjoy going through the book page by page. It holds many beautiful surprises, including fold-out double pages revealing even more images, all brought together in a sublime layout. I also wanted to sincerely thank Eva for giving me copy number 100, which feels like a very special number. And above all, thank you for this magnificent object."

~ Michaël Levy
a Paris-based photographer, graphic designer the founder of International Photographer, a project dedicated to providing high-quality maps and navigational tools for travelers seeking the best photographic spots in remote locations.
www.international-photographer.com
"The size, design and tactile feel of the book are simply wonderful. I especially love the folded-over pages, which reveal another image beneath when opened. They feel like a kind of magic, giving me the same tummy-tingling sensation as turning a corner and suddenly being met with an unexpected vista. The images are stunning, and the tones and photographs throughout are beautiful, capturing the spirit of the Islands so well."

~ Robert Broughton, fine art photographer and writer, UK
„My copy of Wool, Wind and Waves has taken pride of place on my bookshelf and I often feel the urge to reach for it. It brings me a sense of calm yet awe at the way you’ve managed to capture the rugged landscape. Thank you again and I shall treasure this striking collection of prints that makes me want to read it from cover to cover, over and over again.“

~ Ross Stewart, UK
„Thank you so much for your thoughtful care and for keeping me updated throughout the shipment process. With immense excitement, I carefully turned the pages one by one. I was deeply moved not only by the stunning book design and the lovely card but also by the exquisite edition number. I cannot stop marveling at the sheer dedication you poured into making this book reach me, as well as the profound care and unique artistic vision embedded within each page. While my own journey to the Faroe Islands was in April, your work makes me incredibly curious about what the islands look like cloaked in winter. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart for your passion, hard work, and your warm heart throughout the entire process of publishing and delivering this masterpiece. I will treasure this book and your beautiful perspective forever.“

~ Hyerim Lim, Republic of Korea
„The book is full of refined details: binding, layout, choice of paper, colors, and, of course, photographs. I really like the antique gold patina that permeates the entire book and makes it luminous. The landscapes are beautiful and evocative, especially the roaring sea. The sheep with their furs ruffled by the wind are very charming. I also noticed the peculiar scratches in the skies, which must be due to specific post-production techniques. They convey a sense of rock, but also of infinity and air at the same time. Everything is very special and refined.“

~ Andrea Riberti, photographer, France
„Such beautiful design and the photography is stunning. I'm a graphic designer and a hobby photographer and I have been in the Faroe Islands too to photograph, but you bring a totally different atmosphere with your photography. A very different view. It's very inspiring!“

~ Petra Gryson, photographer, Belgium
„Thank you for sharing your photos in this wonderful book. The photos capture the essence of that land: the solitude, the sound of the wind, the sea, the water, and, of course, the sheep that are everywhere.“

~ Arantza Millet, Spain
„Despite the fact that I have many 'art-photo' books your book is the most beautiful I own. Thank you for producing such a wonderful and through work a book that is total quality and professionally made. I am really happy with it.“

~ Anne-Marie Thomsen, Denmark
„I’m so happy to have received your beautiful book. Thank you for all your efforts to get it to me in California. And I love your book! Obviously, a lot of love and patience went into making it. I can feel your passion for this landscape. I’ve seen photographs and videos of the Faroe Islands before but I love your particular vision. So happy to have received it and so happy you saw this through to fruition. I always look forward to your work. Thank you.“

~ Phil Anderson, photographer, USA
„Your wonderful book is truly beautiful, such an immersive experience into that magic landscape! Everything about it is exquisite... the images, the design, the paper, the subtle colours… Thank you so much for your sensitive approach, your talent, your passion, your ability to achieving such a lovely work of art… I totally love it.“

~ Maria Castro, artist, UK
„I received your wonderful book. It's magnificent. Beyond the stunning graphic design and the great quality of the photos, the binding, folding, and paper are splendid. It's a great pleasure for me, which I will share with some friends at the art academy in our city.“

~ Franck Henin, Belgium
„The book arrived in perfect condition, thanks. Wow ! It’s really incredible ! Much better than I expected. The photography, printing , layout, sequencing, and the double spreads are really great. The desolate countryside and high winds reminded me a bit of where I grew up, in the high prairie plains of Wyoming (in the USA). The strong, loud, cold wind was constant in the winter season…“

~ K. Parker, USA
„Such a fantastic book—honestly, its value goes far beyond its price. The binding is superb and the printing is exquisite, turning the book itself into a true piece of art. I never imagined that the Faroe Islands in black and white could be so vivid and expressive; it’s a completely different perspective from the Faroe Islands I once visited. I was particularly struck by the sheep—both black and white ones—the sheer amount of detail is breathtaking. Overall, I am completely in love with your work. I found myself flipping through it back and forth over and over again!“

~ Chris Yuan, photographer, Shanghai
"It really is a masterpiece. Your photography captures the raw beauty of the landscape and the book itself is beautifully bound, giving justice to the wonderful images."

~ Ricky Wyatt, UK
"I visited the Faroe Islands twice, each time at the end of winter. A season when weather changes faster than thought, and silence stretches time. Traveling alone alters perception. Hours slow down. Observation deepens. You stop narrating and start listening. Moving by local buses and ferries, often as the only passenger, I learned the radius of a day. A place you can walk. A place you can truly enter. These photographs are not about arrival. They are about staying. A book you experience with your fingertips as much as with your eyes."

~ author
"In the Faroe Islands, even silence has a texture. I did not go there to collect views. I went to listen. "

~ author
"There is something about those islands: wind that rearranges your thoughts, light that refuses to perform, landscapes that ask to be listened to. I have been working quietly. Collecting. Returning. Refining.

~ author
"When I first landed in the Faroe Islands, I arrived as photographers often do — full of excitement. Camera ready. A carefully prepared itinerary… I still remember the feelings that flooded me on the bus from the airport, when I first caught sight of the Faroese landscape through raindrops on the window. In that blurred, shifting view of grass, sheep, and sea, there was already a quiet certainty — that I would experience something meaningful here. I visited the islands twice, in 2024 and again in 2025. The first journey was discovery. The second was listening. After returning home from that second stay, the idea of a book began to take shape. What followed were months of distance and discernment. Sorting through thousands of frames. Questioning what deserved to remain. Editing. Re-editing. Letting go. Testing prints. Adjusting tones. Searching for the right paper. The book did not appear immediately. It asked for patience. Now, after two years of refining and reconsidering, it has taken its final form. The images that endured — those that carried weight, texture, and silence — have become a physical object. A book that began in wind and rain is now entering the world. And as it reaches the hands of its first readers through this pre-sale, the moment feels both grounding and quietly extraordinary."

~ author

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Shipping of the second edition is expected in July 2026.

„Eva Chupikova uses her lens like an enchanted looking glass to see far beyond the scenic and the picturesque. She captures the power, the serenity, and the wildness of the Faroe Islands and carries us across the landscape as if we have the wings of a raven.“

„Such beautiful design and the photography is stunning. I'm a graphic designer and a hobby photographer and I have been in the Faroe Islands too to photograph, but you bring a totally different atmosphere with your photography. A very different view. It's very inspiring!“

„Thank you for sharing your photos in this wonderful book. The photos capture the essence of that land: the solitude, the sound of the wind, the sea, the water, and, of course, the sheep that are everywhere.“

„Despite the fact that I have many 'art-photo' books your book is the most beautiful I own. Thank you for producing such a wonderful and through work a book that is total quality and professionally made. I am really happy with it.“

„I received your wonderful book. It's magnificent. Beyond the stunning graphic design and the great quality of the photos, the binding, folding, and paper are splendid. It's a great pleasure for me, which I will share with some friends at the art academy in our city.“

"It really is a masterpiece. Your photography captures the raw beauty of the landscape and the book itself is beautifully bound, giving justice to the wonderful images."

"In the Faroe Islands, even silence has a texture. I did not go there to collect views. I went to listen. "

"There is something about those islands: wind that rearranges your thoughts, light that refuses to perform, landscapes that ask to be listened to. I have been working quietly. Collecting. Returning. Refining.