A new series of stone planters is currently being crafted in our workshop. The project includes fifty unique stone flower planters, soon to be installed in Sutivan on the island of Brač.
Each piece is carved from white Brač stone Veselje, a timeless material known for its strength, purity, and light. The planters are designed to reflect the close relationship between stone, sea, and human hands.
The shapes and carved patterns draw inspiration from the Adriatic underwater world. Every stone jardinière represents one fish species, its natural habitat, and the traditional fishing tool once used to catch it. The engraved textures suggest nets, rippling waves, and sea plants. They tell stories of the sea through the language of stone.
These stone planters are not only functional but deeply symbolic. They merge art, craftsmanship, and heritage. The process combines modern stone-cutting technology with traditional hand finishing, keeping alive the island’s centuries-old stonemasonry tradition.
The concept and artistic direction are by dr. art Dina Jakšić Pavasović in collaboration with visual communication designer Goran Pavasović. Their shared practice explores how form and texture can express the harmony between nature and design.
The project is fully funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014–2020, through the FLAG of the Island of Brač. Its goal is to support creative initiatives that revive fishing and coastal traditions through contemporary artistic practice.
Soon, these stone planters will find their place in Sutivan. There, surrounded by light and sea air, they will remind visitors of the lasting connection between stone and water, craft and creativity, tradition and the present.
