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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.

Main Droite2021A collection of picture taken in the last three years.
(2017-2020)
Montreal, Canada Main Droite.
8,5 x 11 
Couché Mat and Indigo Printing 
2021

Scan by William Mora.
Main droite is a photography book made of pictures taken in the past 3 years. The pictures were taken in the USA, in Colombia, in France and in Canada. The book is an observation of the daily lives of the people I met or encountered where I travelled and where I live. I captured some moments or some events of the everyday lives of people, but I also captured moments  that were significant for me. These past 3 years, I was taking photos of what happened in my surroundings. These things or events that happened around  me could be described as sometimes a composition of strange objects placed together, people acting abnormally in public, people acting against the law or just people I hang out with. This book is a kind of observation of the small spectrum of the world. It’s an observation of the social culture and subcultures, the social environment and the physical environment I was confronted with, but also, an observation of the people who were really living these moments in their daily lives. The intent of this book is to share the daily experiences I witnessed with the viewer.


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