Crest is set in a remote and enclosed Alpine valley, nestled on the Swiss-Italian border. By using the geography of this landscape, the book explores notions of isolation, belonging and home. Surrounded by steep mountains, the passing of time and a state of solitude combine deep within the high mountain walls, to create a portrait of a secluded landscape and an exploration of one’s place.
Stephen Kelly. Crest
Stephen Kelly was born in West Cumbria, England in 1983. He lives in Ticino, Switzerland, where he is working on a number of photographic projects along the Swiss-Italian border, whilst also developing a long-term body of work in the coastal region of north-west England, where he comes from. Previously, he worked in China and Myanmar for over a decade, producing personal projects and working on commissions throughout the region for a variety of clients.
Publisher: XYZ Books
Softcover, Swiss bound, 96 pages, 20 x 28 cm
Print run: 175 copies
2025
ISBN: 978-989-35169-5-9
