Omnia Vanitas - Vanité 9

William Guillon is a French designer and art director based in Bordeaux whose practice explores the tension between decay and elegance, permanence and fragility. Rooted in a neo-romantic aesthetic, his work embraces imperfect beauty, creating functional sculptures that feel both ancient and contemporary. Since founding his studio in 2014, Guillon has developed a distinctive approach to sculptural lighting and objects, working predominantly with cast bronze, including rare alloys such as white bronze. Each piece is individually sculpted and handcrafted in his Bordeaux studio without the use of moulds, ensuring no two works are identical. Produced as unique pieces or limited editions, his creations combine traditional craftsmanship with an expressive, highly individual material language.