WILLIAM GUILLON
William Guillon is a French Designer and Art Director based in Bordeaux, focused on one-of-a-kind lightings and accessories.His work draws influence from his obsession for unconventional beauty which is reflected by radical and organic creations. His aesthetic is rooted in an innovative exploration of traditional craftsmanship aiming to push the limits of matter while maintaining a sense of strange elegance.
Unconventional beauty
William Guillon is displaying unique handsculpted white casted bronze pieces from his OMNIA VANITAS series. This series explores themes of the impermanence of all things and the emptiness of existence. Guillon’s collection of accessories, called Vanities, prompts us to reflect on our relationship with material possessions and the impact we have on the environment. Through his art, Guillon encourages us to contemplate our place in the world and the legacy we leave behind.
William Guillon's art also encourages us to reflect on our place in the world and the legacy we leave behind. The very act of creating something beautiful and lasting, from a material that has been around for centuries, speaks to the human desire to leave a mark on the world. By contemplating the impermanence of all things and the emptiness of existence, we are challenged to reflect on the nature of our own lives and the impact we want to have on the world around us.
Every single piece of work endorsed by William Guillon is handmade in France and most of them are unique or numbered as limited editions. His favored material is cast bronze. He uses different types of bronze, including a rare alloy called « white bronze » which is distinguished by its silver color. Since the inception of his studio in 2014, he has been appreciated for several collections of functional sculptures and accessories and has also been working on several bespoke projects.