The artist Saype returns to Villars
This summer, artist Saype returns to Villars to create two new monumental artworks in the heart of the Vaud Alps.
Following several remarkable projects in recent years, the artist will once again transform the Villars landscape with two ephemeral frescoes created directly in nature. The first artwork will be located on L’Aiguille, visible from Roc d’Orsay, while the second will be created at the Villars Golf Course, visible from the Golf Restaurant.
When art meets the mountains
Internationally renowned for his giant frescoes painted on grass, soil, sand or even snow, Saype uses natural spaces as his canvas. Through each of his creations, he highlights the fragility of our societies, the bonds that connect us, and the challenges we collectively face.
Displayed around the world, his works invite reflection, dialogue and contemplation. Their monumental scale contrasts with their ephemeral nature, creating a unique artistic experience in harmony with the environment.
Art in the mountains · Summer 2026
2 monumental frescoes, 1 committed artist
Saype returns to Villars to create two new ephemeral artworks visible this summer.
New artworks
2 frescoes
Locations
Aiguille & Golf
Medium
Nature
Paint
Eco-friendly
A key detail
The frescoes are created using a biodegradable paint mainly composed of chalk and charcoal, allowing monumental artworks to be created while respecting natural environments.
Saype’s artworks in Villars in 2026
- L’Aiguille: a fresco visible from Roc d’Orsay
- Villars Golf Course: a fresco visible from the Golf Restaurant
Designed to be ephemeral
Created to blend harmoniously into their surroundings, Saype’s artworks are by nature temporary. They will remain visible for several weeks before gradually fading due to weather conditions and natural vegetation.
This ephemeral dimension is an integral part of Saype’s artistic approach. It invites viewers to see landscapes differently and to reflect on our relationship with nature.
A universal message through art
Through his monumental frescoes, Saype addresses themes such as solidarity, transmission, coexistence and collective responsibility. His work is now recognized far beyond Switzerland and has been presented in many cities and natural sites around the world.
Each artwork is designed as an invitation to dialogue and reflection, while offering a spectacular visual experience in an exceptional natural setting.
Relive previous editions
Since his first project in Villars, Saype has impressed audiences with several creations in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. These works have helped establish Villars as a destination where contemporary art meets the mountains.
To relive his previous projects and discover behind-the-scenes content, feel free to visit his Instagram page.
Learn more
Practical information
- Creation period: summer 2026
- Location 1: L’Aiguille, visible from Roc d’Orsay
- Location 2: Villars Golf Course, visible from the Golf Restaurant
- Access: freely visible from the designated viewpoints
- Visibility duration: several weeks depending on weather conditions
A must-see summer artistic event
With these two new creations, Saype continues his story with Villars and reinforces the resort’s position as a place where contemporary art meets the mountains. Between alpine landscapes, environmental commitment and artistic creation, these works offer a unique experience to discover throughout the summer before naturally disappearing.
