At Jakšić Gallery, we present a new sculpture by our academic sculptor Lovre Jakšić. The work clearly positions itself as a cathedral sculpture, but also as a strong contemporary interpretation of sacred art. The sculpture is made of white Brač stone in our workshop and is exhibited at Jakšić Gallery in Split.
The Stone Cathedral is not a literal representation of architecture. It is stylised. Refined. Reduced to essential volumes and lines. For this reason, the stone sculpture feels both powerful and quiet at the same time. The form is vertical. Oriented upwards. In this way, it clearly communicates the symbolism of sacred space. The cathedral is understood here as an idea. As a space of spirituality, silence and elevation.
In his recognisable artistic language, Lovre Jakšić brings together tradition and contemporaneity. His sculptures often start from classical themes, yet interpret them through a modern visual language. This sculpture, created on the theme of sacred art, moves beyond traditional sacred iconography. Instead of detail, the sculptor chooses volume. Instead of decoration, pure form. Through this approach, he achieves universality and a contemporary expression.
A particularly interesting element of this Stone Cathedral appears on the rear of the sculpture. The sculptor deliberately preserved the so-called “bark” of the stone. This is the natural, rough surface shaped over time by atmospheric conditions and water. This part of the stone was not removed. On the contrary, it became an active element of the sculpture. Thanks to this raw structure, the cross element at the top of the sculpture stands out even more strongly. The contrast between the smooth, worked surface and the untouched stone texture further emphasises the symbolic meaning of the work.
The sculpture is made of white Brač stone, a material with a long tradition of use in sacred architecture. Here, however, the stone gains a new role. It becomes a medium of contemporary interpretation. It becomes a bearer of ideas, not just form. For this reason, the sculpture successfully connects past and present.
The Stone Cathedral was created in our workshop, a place where craftsmanship and art naturally intertwine. It is exhibited at Jakšić Gallery in Split, where it is accessible to an audience seeking contemporary sculpture with a clear message and deep content. This is a work that does not impose itself. It invites reflection. It invites silence. It invites an encounter with stone and spirituality in a contemporary form.
