Walking Into The Past
Rouen, France. A quaint, cobblestone street lined with old, charming buildings glows under the light of a full moon. Three people walk towards the center where a warm light emanates from a nearby window and street light, adding contrast to the cool blue hues that envelop the scene.
Digital photography by Jean-Pierre Ducondi
Size: 24x15
About Jean-Pierre Ducondi
Growing up in a small traditional town in Normandy France, my passion for painting and photography was ignited at a young age. Through my work I express my fascination and romance with light, nature and life. My artwork mainly documents the French country side and Europe as well as New England where I live now.
As a painter and photographer, my art is an extension of how I perceive the world—fleeting, alive, and layered with subtle nuances. I am fascinated by the transient beauty of light, its ability to transform mundane scenes into moments of magic, and the quiet poetry of everyday life.
Painting: My canvases are filled with spontaneity. I use a palette that celebrates light and movement. For me, it’s not about reproducing exactly what I see with precision; it’s about capturing the emotional resonance of the moment—the shimmer of dawn on a quiet lake, the rhythm of a bustling street, or the tranquility of a solitary garden or beach. Nature and its ever-changing play of light are my greatest muses.
Photography: With my camera, I extend my Impressionist vision, harnessing reflections, shadows, and unexpected angles to tell stories that feel painterly. Photography, like painting, is a medium of intuition for me. I’m drawn to the ephemeral—the way fog blurs the edges of the world, how sunlight filters through leaves, or how a bustling city can pause in a single still frame.
In both mediums, I embrace imperfection as part of beauty and seek to evoke emotions, leaving room for the viewer’s interpretation. My work is not just about what I see but how I feel in that moment—and my hope is that my art resonates with others in the same intimate and transformative way.