Responsible Creativity
The workshop is committed to sustainable practices. Its creations blend traditional craft techniques (sculpture, pigment painting) with ecological awareness, prioritizing recyclable materials. Extruded polystyrene, wood, plaster, and lime are transformed to create lasting decorations, proving that art can also be environmentally responsible.
The Italian School
Although self-taught, Franck Di Luca believes that learning never stops. In 2025, he undertook advanced technical training with Corrado Manzoni and maintained contact with Maurizio De Benictis, both renowned Italian nativity scene masters. This ongoing dialogue with the Provençal, Neapolitan, and then Italian schools of thought allowed him to refine his work with textures and volumes. He seeks not only to construct, but to make the stone speak, striving for the architectural realism that characterizes the most beautiful nativity scenes.
RAW MATERIALS AND PIGMENTS
A light, sculpted base serves as the framework for each piece. In keeping with the traditional craftsmanship of refining raw materials, the base is coated with plaster and render to recreate the mineral grain of the stone, while wood is used to structure the joinery. This pursuit of authenticity extends to the coloring: the layering of natural pigments and ochre earths creates a genuine patina of age. This textured, realistic composition requires careful handling to preserve the delicate nature of the work.
SCULPTURE AND HAND ENGRAVING
The architecture of the scenery relies on a complementary technique, inherited from traditional nativity scene art. While molding ensures the precision of certain elements, the main volumes are sculpted and engraved by hand. This approach allows for the manipulation of perspective and the creation of textures designed to catch the light, in the manner of the master craftsmen of old. It is this combination of rigorous construction and the vibrancy of the materials that gives each scene its depth and lifelike character, far removed from industrial uniformity.