Jaksic Stonemasonry
Workshop and Gallery

1903

Donji Humac 75, 21423 Nerežišća
Island of Brač, Croatia

1903

Altars, ambos, baptismal fonts, stone floors and other sacred elements are made in response to liturgy, architecture and place.

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Sacral buildings

Sacred buildings and liturgical elements in stone

Work in a sacred setting requires an understanding of liturgical purpose, architecture and symbolism. Jaksic Stonemasonry Workshop makes altars, ambos, baptismal fonts, crosses, stone floors and other elements for churches, chapels and outdoor places of worship.

The gallery includes individual liturgical pieces and larger interventions completed from artistic and architectural designs. Stone, proportion, inscription, relief and surface finish are coordinated with the character of the building and the element’s place within worship.

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Stone in the service of liturgy and architecture

An altar and ambo have clear roles, yet they are not seen separately from the church to which they belong. Their scale, position and form need to respond to movement, the congregation’s view, existing materials and light. The same principle applies to a font, cross, floor or another permanent element.

White Brač stone allows for calm surfaces, precise edges, carved text and original relief. The block and surface finish are selected for the dimensions, precision of detail, position indoors or outdoors, and relationship with the existing architecture.

From design to installation in a sacred setting

  1. Purpose and place

    We consider liturgical use, position, scale and the existing character of the space.

  2. Drawing and model

    Proportion, inscriptions, reliefs and production details are coordinated with the design.

  3. Stone and finish

    Blocks are selected and worked for the required dimensions and surface.

  4. Delivery and installation

    Access, protection of the interior and installation are agreed before completion.

Working with architects, artists and commissioning bodies

Sacred stonework may follow a completed design by an architect or artist, a competition proposal or direct development with the commissioning body. Early discussion helps coordinate the design with the possibilities of the stone, division into elements, joints, transport and installation conditions.

For sculptural work and reliefs, explore the stone sculptures. Work on existing historic elements is presented under stone restoration.

Questions about sacred stonework

The workshop makes altars, ambos, baptismal fonts, crosses, stone floors and other liturgical or architectural elements for churches, chapels and outdoor places of worship. The scope depends on the design, existing building, purpose of the element and conditions for installation.

Yes. Once a design is approved, stone selection, dimensions, division into elements, inscriptions, reliefs, surface finish, joints and installation are coordinated. Discussion during development helps the finished stonework follow the artistic intention and respond to the conditions of the sacred space.

The gallery includes new liturgical elements, larger interventions and work connected with the renewal of existing buildings. Older stonework first requires an assessment of its condition, documentation and any conservation requirements. An appropriate approach and scope can only be established after that review.

Send the location, photographs, a description of the liturgical purpose, approximate dimensions and expected timeframe. Include architectural drawings, a sketch, model, inscription text, conservation conditions and information about access for delivery and installation where these are available.

Have a design for an altar, ambo or another sacred element? Send the project and essential information.