By Beatrice Gorelli & Keiichi Kitayama

The Emosson region in the Swiss canton of the Valais boasts a breathtaking Alpine landscape punctuated by a series of monumental feats in hydroelectric engineering, which include three dams and a power plant hidden in a cavern 600m below ground. In Hydroelectric Sublime, the photographers Beatrice Gorelli and Keiichi Kitayama set out to capture the area’s awe-inspiring terrain, and found themselves on a three-year odyssey uncovering the intricate bond between humans, energy and water.

Hydroelectric Sublime weaves together photographs, essays and interviews that pay tribute to a grand manifestation of modern civilisation, while also delving into the history of the valley region and sharing personal testimonies of those whose lives depend on this source of power.