In our workshop, another exceptional project has recently been completed, confirming the strength and expressiveness of stone sculpture – a monumental composition of a girl and her dog, carved in white Brač stone. This work was created by our sculptor Lovre Jakšić, an artist whose approach combines classical sculptural knowledge with a refined sense for contemporary narrative and form.
Lovre Jakšić, an academically trained sculptor, is recognised for his figurative compositions that convey life, warmth and immediacy. His work often explores the relationship between human beings and space, as well as intimate, everyday moments that, when translated into stone, gain permanence. This approach is clearly evident in this commission – a sculpture of a girl and a sculpture of a dog, forming a harmonious and emotionally engaging whole.
The composition is conceived as a moment of interaction: the girl is seated in a relaxed posture, slightly leaning forward, holding a ball in her hand ready to be thrown. The dog, positioned beside her, attentively watches both her and the ball, anticipating the play. This simple, everyday scene is transformed into a powerful sculptural motif that captures movement, tension and the bond between human and animal.
The true value of this sculpture lies in its richness of detail. The girl’s face is carefully shaped, with clearly defined glasses and a subtle smile. Her clothing – a hooded sweatshirt – reveals the softness and natural fall of fabric, despite being carved in stone. The shoes, with precisely sculpted laces, further emphasise the technical complexity and craftsmanship of the work. The hands holding the ball are modelled with great care, enhancing the sense of immediacy and motion.
The process of creating such a stone sculpture is highly demanding and time-intensive. It begins with modelling in clay, where the form is freely developed. This is followed by the creation of a plaster mould – first a negative, then a positive – which serves as an accurate model for carving in stone. Using the traditional pointing technique, every detail from the plaster model is transferred into the block of Brač stone. The entire process takes several months and requires a high level of skill, precision and patience.
This sculpture in white Brač stone is not only an artistic object, but also a story about connection, movement and a moment captured – and preserved forever in stone.
