PATEK PHILIPPE
Pietra Dura in FirenzeCommissioned by Patek Philippe Magazine, this story took me to Florence to document the delicate art of pietra dura – the centuries-old craft of inlaying semi-precious stone to create intricate, puzzle-like surfaces.
At the heart of the project was Pitti Mosaici, a family-run workshop preserving this meticulous process with patience, precision and care. I photographed everything from vast stone panels glittering with lapis and malachite, to the quiet rhythm of artisans at work – cutting by hand, polishing by feel, aligning pieces so precisely they leave no visible seam: the “zero gap.”
What stayed with me most was the wordless connection – gestures, expressions, a shared attentiveness. It was a joy to witness their world and translate some of that devotion into still images.
My first collaboration with Patek Philippe Magazine – and a dream to work alongside Photo Director Emmanuelle Peri.
Photography Director: Emmanuelle Peri
Art Director: Andrew Campbell