Beautiful panoramic black-and-white photograph of the Matterhorn, lord of the Valais Alps. I took this shot from a helicopter to highlight the incredible beauty of the mountain's eastern slope. On the right, the Hörnli ridge leads us to summit of the Matterhorn, while between light and shadow, the Furggen ridge meanders like a comma. It is reputed to be one of the most difficult routes to conquer in order to reach summit.

The hero of the picture, the Matterhorn, occupies a central position, as it does at the heart of the Alps. A key protagonist in the history of mountaineering, it displays its charisma and magnificence for all to see. Contemplate the purity of its lines, sublimated by the snow freshly deposited on its rocks. In the background, the summits chain of events honours the queen mountain. The Dent d'HérensGrand Combin or the Aiguille Verte. Under the benevolent eye of Mont Blanc on the horizon, the Matterhorn dominates the scene.

This photograph bears witness to another era. A time when glaciers reigned supreme over the mountains. When their snows thought they were still eternal. I immortalized this landscape in 2020, after the passage of a summer storm. A landmark for years to come, the work will attest to the inevitable retreat of the glaciers adorning the Matterhorn's walls.

The painting is also distinguished by the way it highlights the ridges running along the mountain's south face. Usually discreet, they catch our eye here, sculpted by the snow and the shadows cast by sunrise. Thus revealed, their lines are fascinating. Through a play of perspective and light, I have created a profound and powerful work in honor of the most beautiful summit in the Valais.