ceniga - an oasis for the soul

(Photos: Janine Joles | Font: Kulminoituva)

A few kilometres from my home in Dro lies Ceniga, a quaint old town nestled between green fields and the banks of the river Sarca. Besides its beautifully preserved roman bridge, and pebble beach (popular with the locals in summer), not much happens there.

Its back streets however hold some really dear visual treats, some of which I run/walk past nearly everyday... okay, every other day :) These charming vignettes - a peachy window with cascading greenery, a humble saint cradling a cheerful babe - have become such welcoming and comforting sights that I understand now why so many go to such lengths to maintain them... they are an oasis for the soul in a world full of senseless things.

a promise of summer

(Photos: Janine Joles | Font: Notepad | Quote: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

So for the most part of our spring 2013, the weather's been pretty wishy-washy. Apparently there's some kind of rainy weather system stuck above northern Italy at the moment, so we really have to make the best of the sunny days. The nice thing about the rain though, is all the green that comes with it... lush, verdant, flourishing green - a promise of summer to be.

Please go read my recent interview with Mariella Amitai (@mariellaamitai) of Hollywood Road, which covers a number of interesting photo related topics including - how I became a photographer, where my inspiration comes from, what my rather non-committal stand is on the analogue vs. digital debate, and my further positive thoughts on how the internet helps make art more accessible.

roses, roses everywhere

(Photos: Janine Joles)

The roses are coming into bloom again! Think I'll dedicate the coming weeks to capturing their gorgeous beauty...

A blooming success

(Photos: Guido Del Giudice)

Some photos from my exhibition's opening reception at Frizzi nursery this last Saturday. A big thanks to everyone who made it despite the rain. I'm thrilled with how it went; especially the positive feedback! Everyone seemed to agree that the exhibition is beautiful and refreshing. It's no wonder I'm grinning like the Cheshire cat in all these photos; it was a blooming success :)

But it's not over folks! The exhibition stays up until the 22nd June 2013, and I will be there every Friday and Saturday afternoon between 15.00 and 19.00 for sales and questions. Hope to see you there. Have a great week.

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Ecco alcune foto dall'inaugurazione della mia mostra fotografica al vivaio Frizzi, Sabato 27 Aprile. Voglio ringraziare tutti gli ospiti che sono venuti malgrado la pioggia. Sono molto soddisfatta con il risultato; particolarmente i commenti positivi! Tutti hanno confermato che la mostra è stata molto bella.

Non è ancora finita! La mostra rimarrà aperta tutti i giorni fino al 22 Giugno 2013. Io sono disponibile i venerdì e sabati pomeriggi dalle 15.00 alle 19.00 per le vendite e per rispondere ad eventuali domande. Spero di incontrarvi. Saluti.

an exhibition invite

(Photos: Janine Joles)

I can't believe that my exhibition launches in a weeks time! It's been hard work coordinating such a large project with 11 main images from the Sticks & Stones collection and over 80 images from the Jardino Collection. If you're in Riva Del Garda on Saturday the 27th April 2013 please come to the opening reception at Frizzi Nursery between 16.00 and 18.00. You can enjoy some light refreshments in a beautiful conservatory full of spring fresh blooms while viewing my photographic creations. Hope to see you there, or perhaps another time up until the 22nd June 2013. I'll keep you posted...

La mia mostra comincia la prossima settimana; non ci posso credere! Ho lavorato molto per completare questo progetto che comprende 11 fotografie principali della collezione Sticks & Stones e 80 foto della collezione Jardino Collection. Se siete a Riva Del Garda il Sabato 27 Aprile 2013 siete invitati all'inaugurazione al Vivaio Frizzi dalle 16.00 alle 18.00. Ci sarà un rinfresco tra i fiori e le mie fotografie. Spero di incontravi Sabato, se no la mostra e aperta ogni giorno fino al 22 Giugno 2013. Vi terrò aggiornati...