Halloween Special: Pattern Inspiration From Pere Lachaise Cemetery
Liz Nehdi
A collage of patterned gates and doors in Pere Lachaise cemetery by Liz Nehdi
What’s your favourite way to relax and unwind after a long workday?
I love going on long walks. Not only do I get a little exercise boost, but walks give me the perfect chance to soak up my surroundings. When I’m at home in London, I often find myself following the paths of Hyde Park or winding my way through the colourful streets of Notting Hill. When I’m travelling, one of my favourite things to do is just take off on foot – often without much of a set agenda. I pick up the vibe of a city by wandering.
I was recently in Paris for a few days and found myself meandering through Pere Lachaise cemetery, which is the largest cemetery in the city and home to some of the greats in art, literature and music, such as Edith Piaf, Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, Honore de Balzac and Max Ernst.
I love cemeteries, and of course they seem especially appropriate in the lead up to Halloween. The Pere Lachaise cemetery is particularly beautiful and for a pattern lover like me, the iron gates and doors of the tombs are incredibly inspiring. Here are some photos I took on my recent visit there. I hope you enjoy them!
xo
Liz
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Three tombs in a row
I love the subtle colours that have built up over time on this gate
Pattern inspiration is often close at hand if you keep your eyes open
A spooky scene in Pere Lachaise
Another gloriously weathered detail
Apologies for the blurry photo, but the pattern was too good to not share
Pere Lachaise in the autumn
The pattern motif in this gate has an almost sinister feel to it
Moss + stone = perfection
Corrosion adds extra texture to this pattern
Peek-a-boo tomb doors
I love seeing the physical manifestation of the passage of time on objects
Two friends soak up the scene of Paris below the cemetery
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