mural

The art piece

Mohamed L’Ghacham’s mural in Évolène is rooted in the very identity of the commune, which is intimately linked to water. Installed in the village of Les Haudères, where the Borgne de Ferpècle and Borgne d’Arolla rivers meet, the art piece reflects both the history and geography of the area.

Light & Water’ is divided into four scenes, each depicting moments in life rooted in local tradition to capture the essence ofÉvolène. The first composition, with a table and a vase, evokes the quiet poetry and special light of this place. The second, depicting the snowy carnival, celebrates one of the most emblematic local traditions, where cold tones contrast with the surrounding human warmth. The third scene, of a boy playing the piano, highlights the intimacy of family moments shared at home. The mural ends with a mother and daughter in traditional dress near a mountain lake, highlighting intergenerational transmission and natural heritage.

Mohamed L’Ghacham, a Spanish urban artist of Moroccan origin, brings together tradition and modernity in a magical meeting of cultures. This astonishing cross-fertilization between an urban artist and an Alpine village amplifies the universality of the themes addressed, creating a powerful dialogue between man and his environment.

Did you know?
Évolène – from the patois “éwu Lénä” or “Olèïnna” – means “easy water” because it’s abundant, never cold, always fresh, and has always been indispensable for domestic consumption, the smooth running of forges and the slow rotation of mills.