Peter Marino | Ateliers Saint Jacques

In 2009, Peter Marino became fascinated by the discovery of a ship dating back to 350 BC, found off the Turkish coast on the route from Greece to Italy, containing a treasure of bronze works more than 2,000 years old. Captivated by the ability of this material to withstand the passage of time, he began working with bronze, blending architecture and ornamentation to create sculpted boxes in cast bronze. Each of these pieces can take up to a year to complete and reflects Marino’s deep attachment to ancient bronze-working traditions. The boxes are entirely handcrafted at the Ateliers Saint-Jacques, at the heart of our metalworking studio. Each series draws its inspiration from organic forms and diverse cultural references, and stands out through a variety of finishes and patination techniques.