In Rouen with Cerisola, following Monet's tracks

A single photograph is not enough to give you a sense of the entire work. So discover the latest series by Renato Cerisola depicting the Cathedral of Rouen, inspired by the work on canvas by the great Claude Monet.

Photography, just like painting, captures an instant, making it present. From the shy morning lights, to the elongated midday shapes, right through to the sweetness of sunset and the shadows of the night.

In his photos, the photographer Renato Cerisola tries to render the charm of lights, shades and shadows which appealed to him at the time the shot was taken, releasing them from the pure shapes to reinforce their impressionist strength.

Lights and shadows dance, while the photographer's eye captures surprise and beauty unravelling. Indeed, all of Cerisola's creative work focuses on the time of taking the photograph, while the touch-up work is limited to returning the warm flavour of film to the digital shots.

The series of Claude Monet's cathedral of Rouen include more than thirty paintings completed between 1892 and 1893 and then re-elaborated in the artist's studio in 1894. Monet attempted to capture the cathedral's façade at different times of the day and the year, conveying his personal impressions caused by changes in light, season and weather conditions.

The latest series by Renato Cerisola blends in seamlessly with the rest of Cerisola's work, aimed at recording the emotions that are triggered by light, colour, form and movement.






























Photos © Renato Cerisola