Sciora - Cengalo - Badile: The wall of Val Bregaglia
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This black and white panoramic photograph highlights the inspiring beauty of the summits of the Bernina, in the Swiss canton of Grisons. In front of us, the extreme verticality of the north face of Piz Badile makes it one of the most famous walls in the Alps. The Cassin route allows for a perilous ascent, reserved for the most experienced climbers. Next to it, the Pizzo Cengalo owes its fame to the impressive landslide it suffered in 2017. The two mountains are located on the border between Italy and the Bregaglia Valley. To their left, the Sciora Dafora rises.This work was born of a long wait. The Bernina mountains are several hours' drive from my home. When I go to meet them, I have to anticipate as accurately as possible the evolution of weather conditions. But no matter how much technology refines forecasts, nature will always have the last word. I had to wait many months, move around, fail, come back, and wait again before the conditions I was looking for finally came together. The miracle happened one spring morning. The elements came together to give life to this exceptional panorama. After covering summits with snow, the storm passed and the clouds parted. The mountain then appeared, pure and bright, lit by a soft, subdued light that sublimated its beauty. It's so rare to be able to admire the north face of Pizzo Badile plastered in snow. Like a gigantic, foam-filled wave, the summits peaks seem to spring from the ends of the earth to challenge the sky with their slender tips.
Travelling for miles in the constant uncertainty of what fate the elements have in store for my art does nothing to shake my resolve. Because the verticality of these mountains fascinates me and their aesthetics inspire me infinitely. These summits rise in the heart of isolated valleys, where shelters are rare. This photograph expresses a wild and solitary nature that also suffers from our appalling excesses. How much longer will their walls and hanging glaciers survive, so terribly weakened by the climate change that is hitting them so hard? Are these summits of the Alps performing their last dance before our astonished eyes?
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Passe-Partout ?
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Size (+2'900 CHF)
70 x 210 cm limited à 7 prints +2'900 CHF
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70 x 210 cm limited à 7 prints +2'900 CHF
Value of your work
CHF 4,500
- Shipped in 5 - 15 days?
- Fast and secure global delivery
- Try the work for free at home for 14 days
Other desires? Contact us
Description
This black and white panoramic photograph highlights the inspiring beauty of the summits of the Bernina, in the Swiss canton of Grisons. In front of us, the extreme verticality of the north face of Piz Badile makes it one of the most famous walls in the Alps. The Cassin route allows for a perilous ascent, reserved for the most experienced climbers. Next to it, the Pizzo Cengalo owes its fame to the impressive landslide it suffered in 2017. The two mountains are located on the border between Italy and the Bregaglia Valley. To their left, the Sciora Dafora rises.
This work was born of a long wait. The mountains of the Bernina are located several hours away from my home. When I go to meet them, I have to anticipate as precisely as possible the evolution of the weather conditions. But no matter how much technology refines the forecast, nature will always have the last word. I had to wait many months, to move, to fail, to come back, and to wait again before the conditions I was looking for were finally met. The miracle took place one spring morning. The elements entered in symbiosis to give life to this exceptional panorama. After covering the summits with snow, the storm left and the clouds broke. The mountain then appeared, bright and pure, illuminated by a soft and subdued light that sublimates its beauty. It is so rare to be able to admire the north face of Pizzo Badile plastered with snow. Like a gigantic wave filled with foam, the summits seem to spring from the confines of the earth to challenge the sky with their sharp points.
Traveling for miles in the permanent uncertainty of the fate that the elements have in store for my art does not shake my will. Because the verticality of these mountains fascinates me and their aesthetics inspire me infinitely. These summits rise in the heart of isolated valleys and refuges are rare. Through this photograph, a wild and solitary nature is expressed, which also suffers from our terrible excesses. How long will their walls and hanging glaciers survive, terribly weakened by the climate change that is hitting them hard? Are these summits of the Alps playing their last dance under our amazed eyes?
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