Replicating the Randomness takes us into the work sites of the Sacred Rock, introducing us to the world of traditional restoration techniques. Since the 1960s, marble sculptors have used the pontadoros as an invaluable pointing device to achieve accurate reproductions of ancient stone forms. Today, the new marble in-fills create a harmonious link between the past and the present. By highlighting the remarkable precision achieved through the pontadoros technique, the film explores the enduring values of traditional craftsmanship—a mind-and-hand practice passed down through generations. The pontadoros has upheld both the work and ethics of contemporary architectural restoration. In an era of digital scanning and reproduction, this simple tool has become a piece of intangible cultural heritage, worthy of preservation in its own right.
Screening: Saturday , May 16th, 9:36-9:50 AM, The Shedd Recital Hall
Length: 13 min
Country: Greece
Language: Greek
Director(s): Stelios Apostolopoulos
Producer(s): Stelios Apostolopoulos
Distributor: Stelios Apostolopoulos