Aurige

Aurige

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Blocks of uncut stone outside stonemason Lefevre

The power of the human hand.

Scope

Creative direction, Film direction, Film production

Context

France’s leader in heritage restoration remains humble in spite of the impressive scale and diversity of its projects in the public and private sectors. By uniting the country’s most talented craftsmen and their savoir-faire, Aurige is a true patron of artisanship, at the service of French culture and excellence.

“The people we most wish to inspire by this project are our own”

Marc-Henry Menard
Close up of two paint pots at Duval et Mauler

Project

By focusing on the raw potential of the human hand instead of the grand and luxurious finished works, we demonstrate the unbreakable personal bond between maker and masterpiece and the unique value of handcrafted work.

Inspiring a generation of extraordinary talent.

Portrait of smiling apprentice at Metiers du Bois ParisClose up of pouch containing wood carving tools

The film

Across 6 ateliers, following the hands of France's finest artisans.

Backstage

Close up of hand of painter holding spongeClose up of sample decoration panels Duval et MaulerStone mason's hands placing jig onto stone sculptureMetal worker using iron brushClose up of tools in woodworking workshopUncut stone block against blue skyStone mason at lefevre workshop Paris carving block of stoneMetal worker inspecting rod as it is fired in oven

Team