Stefano Cerio: Aquila

A strange sagging mass of bright colors, an inflatable, rotund form, shaped like a double slide or a springboard, is part of the bizarre landscape in Stefano Cerios Aquila's photographs taken in Abruzzo.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

The ground is blanketed in a pristine white snow, while the distant horizon is marked by a dark line of majestic mountains. Below, a layer of low, milky clouds obscures the sky, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere. In the foreground, a peculiar shape emerges, a mysterious sagging mass adorned with vibrant shades of red, blue, and yellow. As it fills with air, it stirs and moves with an otherworldly grace, captivating the viewer's attention. Within a matter of seconds, a popular fairground attraction comes into view: an inflatable, rotund form, awkward and genial, reminiscent of a double slide or a springboard commonly found in children's play areas, fairs, and village gatherings. Accompanied by other inflatables of similar design—such as a chubby castle complete with a majestic dragon and a football pitch—the slide forms part of a surreal and captivating landscape captured by Stefano Cerios Aquila in a series of photographs taken in the picturesque region of Abruzzo. These photographs were taken at various times of year and in stunning settings, nestled not far from the town of L'Aquila, on the plains of Campo Felice, Campo Imperatore, and Pescasseroli. The combination of snow-covered landscapes, majestic mountains, and the vibrant inflatable attractions creates a truly unique and awe-inspiring visual experience, transporting the viewer to a world of wonder and imagination.

Weight: 862g
Dimension: 250 x 309 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775753203