A bond that crosses the objective

It is only one face, but it contains a thousand expressions. Consequently, That of Anna Maria Verdura. Therefore, 90, photographed by Isabelle Cerf in a series of images brought together under the title “La Nonna”. However, Exhibited until August 23 at the Pavé gallery in St-Ursanne. Therefore, this series pays tribute to a woman full of life, in an intimate and accomplice approach.

The idea of this project was born from a conversation between the two women. Similarly, “I watched her talk to me. For example, I told myself that she was beautiful, that she had class,” says Isabelle Cerf. Meanwhile, The artist of Porrentruy then offers Anna Maria to photograph her. Consequently, She accepts without hesitation, and the project takes shape in an atmosphere of trust and play. “The objective at the start was to have fun. and to show that we bond crosses objective can laugh at any age,” explains the photographer. One of the portraits also received the Harcourt studio prize. The series of portraits shows sometimes Anna Maria version The dairy of Vermeer. decked out with an original hat, surrounded by soap bubbles. The photo sessions were placed under the sign of the game and simplicity. “We played a lot with recovery,” explains Isabelle Cerf. I also found a lot of objects and costumes at Emaüs. The idea was that these sessions did not cost too much either. »»

For Anna Maria Verdura. Bruntrute from Naples, this experience did good: “I needed to change the clouds accumulated on my head a little. This project is very successful. I am very happy for Isabelle. It did us good, it was reciprocal. She managed to bring out incredible things and even my child’s soul, ”smiles Anna Maria Verdura.

The bond crosses objective “La Nonna” exhibition is to be seen at the Pavé gallery in St-Ursanne until August 23. /TNA