Do you know the story of Little Thumb who innocently scattered pebbles to find his way back? Of course, you do! Here it’s the opposite. Jean Paul Fouques, a photographic artist, captured twenty photos, all taken in the Saint Pierre d’Arène church.
The visitor will have to find the photographed subject, thus forcing them to wander with heightened attention through this church. Jean Paul Fouques offers us a unique approach to this place of worship. This church, often overlooked by architectural criteria, is nevertheless a treasure trove of artistic works. Additionally, its priest, Father Gil Florini, contributes to its development and reputation.
“The church where the priest hangs curtains,” as the beadle of Saint André les Alpes once told us in Upper Verdon. At least Father Gil Fiorini made himself, and his church, known beyond his diocese. Jean Paul Fouques, with his talent for capturing the subject, angle, and light, has immortalized elements of this church on film. Some are invisible, others might seem commonplace to the eye.
His work highlights the unknown aspects of this religious building. Twenty photos to better know the Saint Pierre d’Arène church, but you must go further and identify the statue, the stained glass, the altar where this photo was taken. It’s a treasure hunt where you can immerse yourself in the secrets and riches of Saint Pierre d’Arène, a church in the heart of the city just steps away from the Negresco and the Promenade des Anglais.
Thierry Jan
