The gaze rises to the sky, tracing the pattern of a family tree. The warm, burnished tones of this black-and-white photograph recall the patina of old postcards, linking the image to the concept of family heritage and memory. This fine art print (2026) depicts the magnolia forest in my childhood garden in Angera, on Lake Maggiore. The trunks of the magnolia trees expand like the stories of the generations that came before us, while the beams of light represent the life that runs through and unites the generations. An art print with a strong emotional impact, ideal for celebrating the continuity and importance of bonds across time.

“This garden in Angera is where I grew up; photographing it like this was like capturing my family’s history in a single image”. [Alessio Conca]

Size - 29,7 x 42 cm. The print features an artistic white border with the caption The Breath of Light. For this specific photograph, I selected the calligraphic font Cinque Donne. This is not merely an aesthetic choice, but a philological homage: this font — inspired by its designer’s own family history — resonates deeply with the concept of the family tree expressed in the photograph. The fluid lines of the characters accompany the intricacy of the magnolia tree branches, highlighting the importance of memory, continuity, and family roots.
The piece is already prepared for printing and display, also without a passe-partout.

Paper - Photo Rag: it is the industry standard for fine art. It has a glossy surface with a subtle, luxurious texture. It ensures exceptionally smooth gradations and seamless tonal transitions in black-and-white prints. It elegantly enhances the bronze toning, lending the photograph a classic, clear, museum-quality look. German Etching: a paper with a rough texture, reminiscent of etching paper. It adds a strong three-dimensional effect. The rough texture refracts the rays of light filtering through the magnolias, lending the image an almost painterly quality. It is ideal for emphasizing a sense of “antiquity” and texture (the bark of the trunks, the historicity of the place). Smooth Art Silk: it features a smooth finish with a delicate, silky sheen. It enhances contrast and sharpness. The blacks in the pattern of the trees will appear exceptionally deep, and the streaks of light will appear spectacularly brilliant. The bronze tones will take on a warm, precious metallic appearance, similar to that of an old print.

Author’s recommendation - For this photograph I highly recommend Bamboo paper: a completely eco-friendly, opaque paper with a soft, natural texture. It is the ideal choice for this particular photograph. The paper’s naturally warm tone blends beautifully with the classic bronze toning. It enhances the nostalgic atmosphere of the retro postcard and complements the eco-friendly, generational concept of the family forest.