Mora’s artistic journey has taken him across borders, participating in residencies in France and Canada, where he immersed himself in diverse artistic communities and expanded his creative horizons. His exhibitions, ranging from Paris to Mexico City, serve as platforms for his thought-provoking creations, such as Attaches Parisiennes pour Poignées de Porte at Villa Belleville and Annihilation at Galerie Laroche/Joncas. Through his participation in international art fairs like Material in Mexico City (2024) and local exhibitions such as Plural in Montréal (2023) and Paradis et Liberté in Québec City (2022), Mora’s work bridges geographical divides, inviting viewers into a world of visual exploration and cultural dialogue.
Montreal, Canada
2024
- Chimenea
- 15 x 28 x 15 inches
- Glazed Stoneware
- 2024
Montréal, Canada
2024
Curate by Chloé Latour and Jodi Heartz
CDMX, Mexico
2024
- Tolima Pectoral Series
- 10.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 inches
- Porcelain, Stoneware and Glaze
- 2024
Annihilation
Montréal, Canada
2023
- Mi nombre es «Latino» y mi apellido es
- «Americano»
- Differents sizes
Stoneware, Terracotta,
- Glaze, Underglaze and Fibres
- 2023
At the back of the wall, there are two hanging ceramics called Minga 1 and 2. The title of this work is inspired by a South American tradition: La Minga, which signifies collective work for social and political purposes, though the definition varies from community to community according to their customs. For these communities, minga is a cultural practice of putting communal work at the service of a community or social cause, village, or family at specific times when significant effort is needed. Thus, the text inscribed on this work is a fragment from the song Plastico by Willie Colon & Ruben Blades, which expresses a dream of a united Latin America. This aspiration cannot be achieved without collective work and the unity of Latin Americans.
Aristotle wrote that tragedy purifies the passions; Anne Carson wrote that tragedy is born from grief.[3] In the story of Agamemnon, Kassandra knows that she will die; she has seen it. Cursed with the gift of prophecy, she cries: O river of home my Skamander / I used to dream by your waters / now soon enough / back and forth on the banks of the river of / hell / I will walk with my song torn open.[4] Like Kassandra, are we not at a moment of witness? We are already living on after the end: death has entered the frame.
-Kate Nugent
[1] Benjamin, Walter. The Work of Art in the Age of Its Technological Reproducibility, and Other Writings on Media. Edited by Michael William Jennings et al. Translated by E. F. N Jephcott et al., Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2008.
[2] Han, Byung-Chul. Capitalism and the Death Drive. Translated by Daniel Steuer, Polity Press, 2021.
[3] Aristotle, and Michael Davis. Aristotle on Poetics. Translated by Seth Benardete, St. Augustine's Press, 2001.; Euripides. Grief Lessons : Four Plays. Translated by Anne Carson, New York Review Books, 2006.
[4] Aeschylus, et al. An Oresteia. Translated by Anne Carson, First paperback ed., Faber & Faber, 2010.
[5] Colebrook, Claire. Essays on Extinction. First edition., First ed., Vol. 1, Death of the Posthuman /, Open Humanities Press with Michigan Publishing - University of Michigan Library, 2014.
Attaches parisiennes pour poignées de porte
Paris, France
2023
- Pré-Clignancourt 93
- Different size
- Stoneware and Glaze
- 2023
William Mora, Miel Divin and Ajile le Cercle.
Paris, France
2023
- Pré-Clignancourt 93 Collectibles
- Different size
- PLA and Acrylic
- 2023
This project is the result of a collaboration between technology and traditional craftsmanship. These pieces were developed through 3D scanning of clay objects created during the residency at Villa Belleville called Pré-Clignancourt 93. These unique, hand-modeled pieces, inspired by pre-Columbian objects and ceramics, are transformed into fictitious consumer items through 3D scanning and printing. This process raises questions about the consumption of real versus fake objects, but the project was also created for the fun of exploring modern technologies and incorporating them into my practice of cultural hybridization and conservation issues.
Collectibles are 3D printed in PLA by Miel Divin, scanned from ceramic sculptures by William Mora, with airbrushed acrylic additions by Ajile.
Made in Paris during summer 2023.
Paris, France
2023
Different size
Porcelain, Glaze, Laser Engraving and Screenprinted T-shirt
2023
These books, organized by important characteristics and with a comprehensive cross-reference system, allow for quick identification of the geographical location of the mark, the factory or family name of the manufacturer, the type of product, the method of production of the mark on the object, the color of the mark, and the period during which the mark was used. These encyclopedias provide the fastest way to identify American, English, European, Chinese porcelain and more. Once a piece is identified, research and experience.
We have created a series of plates incorporating several of these marks to create our own, including our studio name, location, and year of production. These marks, traditionally hand-applied on the botton of plates, have been placed on the top and laser-engraved onto the porcelain. In this way, the tradition of industrial pottery is repeated through the use of molds and marks, but with a contemporary twist.
By studying these marks and their details, we aimed to bridge the past with the present. Our series of plates not only honors these historical traditions but also integrates modern techniques, such as laser engraving, to create something entirely new and unique. Each piece is a testament to the enduring legacy of pottery craftsmanship and our studio's dedication to preserving and innovating within this art form. This projet was presented in December 2023 in Paris, France at Villa Belleville.
-MLS.
- Grin Like a Chester Cat
Montreal, Canada
2023
- Grin Like a Chester Cat
- Different Size
- Glazed Porcelain, Stoneware and Screenprinted T-Shirt
- 2023
There are numerous theories about the origin of this phrase in English history. One possible origin, favored by the people of Cheshire, a county in England known for its many dairy farms, is that the cats grin because of the abundance of milk and cream. This image of a smiling cat is at the heart of our project.
We have created a series of porcelain and stoneware figurines, as well as a collection of screen-printed t-shirt, based on this expression. These cat figurines come in various shapes and colors, but their distinctive and mischievous grin is always present and etched into the ceramics.
Known for its mischievous grin, this cat has become a symbol of mystery and enigma. Although often associated with the Alice universe, the image of the grinning Cheshire Cat existed long before the 1865 book.
Drawing inspiration from this iconic figure, we sought to capture and immortalize this enigmatic grin in our ceramic creations and clothing designs. Each piece in our collection aims to reflect the magic and mystery of the Cheshire Cat while celebrating the tradition of craftsmanship and design.
-MLS.
- The Novum Compendium.
Montreal, Canada
2023
- The Novum Compendium.
- 8,5 x 11
- Cougar Opaque Paper and Indigo
- Printing
- 2023
This book is a compilation of illustrations made from over 300 images taken from catalog archives and compendiums of architectural elements. Produced between the 1850s and 1960s, these catalogs compiled objects and architectural components found in homes, and public and private buildings. Catalogued products ranged from terra cotta bricks to steel prison cells.
Exposition Bénéfice
Montréal, Canada
2022
Curated by Alice Ricciardi
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NéoSpolia
- 24 x 24 x 5 inches
- Stoneware, Glaze and Engraving Acrylic
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2022
Montréal, Canada
2022
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Night Knight
- 55 x 57 inches
- Hand-tufted Acrylic
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2022
Montréal, Canada
2022
Curate by Diane Garcia Ramos
- Soleil Rouge Record.
2022
- Soleil Rouge Record.
2022
The various masks were conceived as ritualistic costumes for the upcoming performances, participating in the creation of an alter ego between mysticism and chivalry.
Lyrics by Tryphème, Christine Denamur
Hood art, tape art and design by William Mora
Hood manufacture by Karine Vazeille & Florence Galvao
A&R Marie Desseauves & Antoine Odin