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.
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.