Emmanuel Jonckers operates his workshop like a contemporary laboratory of curiosities. Here, materials are not just components; they are living elements with stories to tell. Through constant experimentation, he explores the limits of resistance and beauty to reveal the hidden poetry within each substance.
The Velvet of Time A fossilized metamorphic sedimentary shale, characterized by a fine grain naturally encrusted with cuprous pyrites that sparkle like a distant galaxy. Emmanuel shapes this stone entirely by hand, rounding and softening its edges until it achieves the prodigious velvet texture of a river pebble weathered by millennia of flowing water.
The Light’s Handwriting Using the rare and meticulous processes of aquatint and mezzotint, Emmanuel etches directly into the surface of noble metals. Whether it is the solar radiance of Bronze and Brass or the mysterious, lunar glow of Maillechort, the metal becomes a canvas. The application of a mordant creates deep, textured landscapes where light is captured and reflected in infinite variations.
Sculpting the Stars Born from high-precision engineering for aerospace engines, this rare alloy—closely related to titanium—represents the pinnacle of human ingenuity. Emmanuel’s challenge is to breathe a soul into this “cold” material. Neither cast nor welded, it can only be worked directly from the mass. Each piece is hand-sculpted, transforming a technological marvel into a monumental work of art.
Geological Treasures From twenty-million-year-old black fossilized wood to the translucent vibrations of Agates, Emmanuel integrates Earth’s treasures into his creations. Whether as structural elements or delicate inlays—such as Red Jasper or Eilat Stones—these minerals bring an ancestral energy and a unique chromatic depth to every work.
