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 William Mora, originally from Bogotá, Colombia, spent his formative years in Quebec, Canada, where he navigated the intricate blend of two distinct cultures. This unique upbringing serves as the cornerstone of his artistic expression, a fusion of influences stemming from his Colombian roots and Canadian upbringing. As a multidisciplinary artist based in Montréal (Tio’tia:ke), Mora delves primarily into ceramics and graphic arts, reflecting his ongoing exploration of cultural identity. A recent graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Sculpture and Ceramics from Concordia University, Mora is deeply engaged in unraveling the complexities of visual communication and its historical contexts through his research studio, Memory Land Studio.

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.

Giratorio Vessels Serie2025 Ceramic objects for Memory Land Studio.
Montreal, Canada
2025
    Giratorio Vessels 
    9 x 8 x 6 inches
    Glazed Stoneware
    2025

Photo by William Mora
The vases are inspired by the discos giratorios of Nariño, pre-Columbian ritual objects known for their symmetry and precision. The five pieces reflect their distinctive visual forms. Each vase is accompanied by a wooden box tomobako, a black cloth bag shifuku, and a textile kobukusa, following traditional Japanese methods of presenting and protecting ceremonial objects. This blend of references highlights a historical continuity in how objects are conceived, crafted, and valued.

Photo by Aidan MatthewsGraphics for Memory Land Studio.
Montreal, Canada
2025
      Alfabeto di Sogno Tee & Woven Butterfly
      Connecting Past and Present.

    Photo by Aidan Matthews
    This t-shirt collection is based on visual archives sourced from Archive.org, reworked digitally and screen printed.

    The first design uses the alphabet from Alfabeto in sogno (1683) by Giuseppe Maria Mitelli. Each letter was redrawn digitally from the original engravings. The back of the shirt features graphic elements from Historic Design in Printing, a catalog of book covers, borders, and typographic marks, reworked into a contemporary layout.
    The Woven Butterfly design is based on an old embroidery catalog published by Janon Co. The motif was adapted and screen printed.

    Each t-shirt brings historical print references into a new context using today’s tools and techniques.

    -MLS

    LINK TO THE PROJECT /  MEMORY LAND STUDIO.
    Photo by Aidan Matthews and scan by William Mora
    This zine is a compilation of graphic designs created between 2024 and 2025 for the summer collection of the studio Memory Land, conceived by William Mora. It includes both used and unused visuals developed for this collection. The graphic work draws inspiration from a range of specialized books, spanning from the art of embroidery to the art of typography. Illustrated catalogues dating from 1400 to 1950 were consulted to shape the visual universe developed for the t-shirts and scarves.

    The collection was presented in Montreal on June 21 and 22. This zine was printed and assembled in a limited edition of 25 copies, produced locally in the city of Montreal.


    William Mora is a freelance designer and visual artist based in Tio’tia:ke / Mooniyang / Montréal.