William MoraCurriculum
HomeSelected Works

 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.

    The Novum Compendium.
2023Series of experimental illustrations 
Montreal, Canada
2023
 
    The Novum Compendium.
    8,5 x 11 
    Cougar Opaque Paper and Indigo Print 
    2023

Scan by William Mora
For six months in 2023, I have been working on research and a series of experimental illustrations using archives from archive.org and the Internet Archives, as well as my home printer and graph paper.

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.
 My obsession with these catalogs stems from the precision and detail in the illustrations of the objects sold by the companies. It was because of the graphic craftsmanship behind these designs that I decided to make 25 intricate illustrations using my home printer and graph paper. This is the same paper used by graphic designers and draftsmen to make these precise drawings and catalogs. In this way, The Novum Compendium becomes a collage of archives and a method of interpreting the abundance of images produced by man in the past.

Still have copies send me an e-mail


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