‘Materials at Work’ (‘Matières à l’œuvre’) national exhibition, Mobilier National – Paris

As part of JEMA 21, William Amor presents new exceptional pieces for the national exhibition ‘Matières à l’œuvre’, created from the ennoblement of materials that have become waste. Jardin d’iris Plastic Bottle, Grand Sakura ‘Dinosaur Oil’ and Mimosa Mégots have been entirely conceived through the metamorphosis of our everyday waste: plastic bags and bottles, packaging, pvc, cigarette butts… were created entirely through upcycling the detritus from our daily lives such as plastic bags and bottles, packaging, PVC and cigarette stubs…. Presented by the Institut National des Métiers d’Art, in partnership with the Mobilier National and with the support of the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, Grand mécène national, “Matières à l’oeuvre”, the national exhibition of the Journées Européennes des Métiers d’Art, is part of a program of thousands of events and meetings throughout France, in art workshops, training centers, cultural and heritage sites. The designs on show are the result of extraordinary skill, epitomising the living heritage our artistic professions help to preserve and build, while showcasing the materials used by our artists. Passing down knowledge, research, creativity and environmental responsibility are the watchwords for this emotionally-charged exhibition, which offers the opportunity to discover or rediscover the outstanding dedication of our craftspeople, designers, Master Craftsmen and their apprentices, who for over a quarter of a century have been renowned for their unique contribution.