Hellène Gaulier - Bait

The Appât* (bait) Collection is inspired by techniques used in the manufacturing of fishing flies. This form of bait, beautiful yet functional, imitates the appearance and colours of live insects so as to attract the attention of the fish. The Appât rings capture these in flight, held back by a gold thread attached to one leg. These small familiar animals, covered in feathers and fur, are transformed. They are adorned with extravagant colours and forms, parading to attract the attention of even larger prey. They are ceremonial flies… These insects are made from silk fly fishing lines, and goose, peacock, hen, ostrich, golden pheasant and blue jay feathers. Also made using hare, silver fox, reindeer and possum hairs.