Art is touching, even if we don't always know how to explain it. He calls on the emotions , to sensations in intuition Also. But above all, he forwards ! Generation after generation, art is the heritage of these professions which must never be forgottenand an know-how developed, tested, sometimes lost then found, and finally mastered. Find here a sample of these artisans who transmit and share with you their art in the region Foix Ariège Pyrenees !
Know-how that transforms matter
Ironwork: cutlers
We use daily knives in everyday life without necessarily paying real attention to it. But this object is the testimony of a rich heritage that has evolved over the centuries to become an art form in its own right.
When you have the chance to visit a cutlery and that you will witness even one stage of its manufacturing, you will no longer look at your table knife the same way!
On our territory, find 3 artisan cutlers who continue to perpetuate this tradition by creating exceptional knives and blades, combining both functionality and aesthetics.
Working with the earth: Potters and ceramists
The art of pottery and ceramic are among humanity's oldest forms of artistic expression. Real celebrations of human creativity, these two practices require a lot of patience and numerous technical know-how.
But, what is the difference between these two art forms? 🤔
Commonly, we associate the manual labor from the potter to his creation of utility objects. In the word “potter” we find “pot” which refers to the containers that it can create. For the ceramist, we find a dimension more oriented towards a more artistic purpose. But in reality, pottery is also ceramic because this term designates the firing of clay, a material common to both professions.
Finally, the border between the two terms is quite thin, as you will have understood, the vocabulary and practices evolve. We are also now talking about art pottery, thus giving it a place as honorable as ceramics.
Potters and Ceramists
Glass work
Glass, this material that we use every day for centuries, once in the hands of talented artists, can give birth to wonderful creations. This glass divided, peint, cooked, assembled has only one limit left: overflowing imagination of these talented artisans !
Glass artisans
Woodworking
The art of working with wood is a craft tradition which requires a unique set of skills and expertise. From working with raw wood to creation of sculpted works of art, wood craftsmen let themselves be guided by matter and its constraints, they see things and reveal them. Like all artists, they sincerely transcribe their emotions and their feelings in the material, which makes each of their creations unique.
Wood turners
Designer shops
Often run by associations keen to promote the art and creations of local artisans, the designer boutiques welcome you and transport you to a jumble of talents and creations that bear witness to the human creativity and artisanal mastery. So open their doors and discover the art and world of many artisans in one place.
All these traditional professions and passion are much more than simple form of art, they are also the precious testimony of our history and our evolution as a civilization. They embody the perseverance, mastery and creativity of the human spirit. Don't hesitate any longer and meet these artists who share their know-how with passion and conviction.
