Winterland - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The photographs in "Winterland-The Colors of Snow" by Christophe Jacrot capture the meditative stillness and melancholic poetry of winter landscapes, inviting the viewer to pause and enjoy the beauty of the moment. Jacrot's photographs reveal the ephemeral aesthetics of snow - a natural phenomenon that is both sublime and fleeting, reminding the viewer of life's precious, atmospheric moments. In his paintings, the nostalgia of untouched nature comes to life, while combining the joy of snow-covered landscapes with contemplation. These works create a deep emotional connection between the viewer and the wintry scenery.

"Winterland-The Colors of Snow" is a fascinating collection of landscape photographs that show the melancholic beauty and untouched purity of snowy landscapes. Jacrot, known for his ability to transform weather phenomena such as snow and rain into poetic works of art, takes us on a journey through various wintry scenarios - from urban snowstorms to lonely snow-covered expanses. His unique view of light, shadow and subtle textures brings the ephemeral magic of winter to life in an impressive way. His photographic art allows the viewer to feel not only the cold and aesthetics of winter, but also the emotional depth and special atmosphere associated with this time of year.

Each of Jacrot's photographs tells a story of silence, cold and untouched nature, while illustrating the magic of winter in its purest form. The book celebrates not only the aesthetic beauty of winter, but also the different facets of this season - from solitude to contemplation. Jacrot's Winterland transports the viewer into a dreamy world of winter photography that reflects both the delicacy and harshness of nature. It is a visual masterpiece that uniquely combines a fascination for snowy landscapes, minimalist beauty and the photographer's artistic brilliance.

Review Quotes

"Some pages of photographer Christophe Jacrot's illustrated book 'Winterland' (teNeues) demand donning an extra sweater. (...) Towns and villages come under siege. In Greenland, red, beige and green walls of simple wooden houses poke through a pure-white snowbound world almost without dimension. (...) In Norilsk, Siberia, the northernmost city in the world, Jacrot says he sometimes 'had to crawl on all fours to avoid falling over' through snow and wind to capture the beaten-down apartment houses."

-- "The Wall Street Journal"

"Christophe Jacrot has made the whims of the sky his raw material. He photographs what most people try to flee: rain, snow, cold, and the sky as it darkens. In his images, bad weather ceases to be hostile and becomes poetic matter." -- "THE EYE OF PHOTOGRAPHY"

"His calm persistence and sense for atmosphere turn bad weather into poetry. This is a book for anyone who believes beauty can exist even in the hardest conditions. It promises to make you look at winter differently."-- "About Photography"