Cupolas

Intrigued by the intricate designs and stunning colours, I began photographing church domes during a trip to Granada, Spain. Back in Switzerland, I continued the series and searched for more churches.

A cupola is a dome-shaped structure at the top of a building. The word comes from the Latin word – cupula – which relates to an overturned cup. Domes are common in religious architecture, but they can also be found in libraries, museums and government buildings.

I printed this series of four images on fabric. They were exhibited at the Spanish restaurant, Au Rendez-Vous, as part of the 2023 Arty Show in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland. The images complemented the restaurant with images from two churches in Spain and two in Switzerland.

Chiesa Collegiata dei SS Pietro e Stefano, Bellinzona, Switzerland
St. Ursen-Kathedrale, Solothurn, Switzerland
Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada, Spain
Basílica de San Juan de Dios, Granada, Spain
Images from Arty Show 2023 at Au Rendez Vous Restaurant
Images from Arty Show 2023 at Au Rendez Vous Restaurant
Images from Arty Show 2023 at Au Rendez Vous Restaurant