For more than 30 years, sculptor Jacques Servières has transformed the old stones of the Dhuys aqueduct into monumental sculptures. The Dhuys Sculpture Garden in Chessy was created from leftover limestone blocks following the destruction of sections of the aqueduct during World War II. Beginning in 1987, Servières began shaping these stones into monumental figures featuring women, birds, portals, and other abstract forms. Works such as “Kings,” “Moons,” and “Tango” draw primarily from his fascination with the monumental statuary of Oceania.

I photographed the Dhuys Sculpture Garden toward the end of a month-long trip to Paris last June. Because of the garden’s isolated location, walking through Servières’ sculptures felt less like an observational walk and more like a journey—one that unfolded slowly through the surrounding landscape. I wanted to capture that sense of intimacy and discovery, as well as the atmosphere of the garden itself: quiet, secluded, and deeply connected to its surroundings. I hope some of the peacefulness I felt during the trip comes through in these photographs.