mural

The art piece

Argentinian artist Pastel has transformed the façade of the Vercorin gondola station into a living canvas. His mural ‘Vallon de Réchy’ reinvents the iconic landscape immortalized by Édouard Vallet in 1927, offering a modern, dreamlike vision of this natural wonder.

A tribute to water and biodiversity
The art piece features a glass of water protecting three local wildflowers, a powerful symbol of the fragility and importance of natural resources. This central motif underlines the vital role of the Vallon de Réchy as a water reservoir for the region. The vivid colors used by the artist evoke the cycle of the seasons, celebrating the diversity and changing beauty of the landscape.

A dialogue between eras and cultures
The mural creates a bridge between past and present, honoring both Valais’s artistic heritage and its natural heritage. It also evokes the historical links between the Valais and Argentina, recalling the migratory movements between the two continents.

A call for preservation
This poetic and engaging art piece, which hangs in the Alpine landscape, invites viewers to reflect on the importance of preserving unique natural areas such as the Vallon de Réchy, which has been recognized as a site of national importance since 1998. It is a reminder that the beauty of nature is both a source of artistic inspiration and a vital resource to be protected.