Venise

Project Description

Venise is a series of paper masks, which, like the human face, change their appearance from natural to coloured. They are made of several flat layers of paper that are sewn together and then fold -ed into the finished shape. The seams are also pre-cut and indicate the areas to be removed to reveal the faces underneath.

By adhering to the industrial design approach, Mathieur Rohrer wanted to use the context of an open project to work in a more experimental and unconventional manner. He opted for a commonplace material for the masks’ theme: the paper was refined by means of the transition from surface to volume, which enhanced its aesthetic qualities. He wanted to explore the ambiguity of this invaluable aspect and the radical and definitive disappearance of certain parts of the masks.

ECAL/ Ecole cantonale d’art de Lausanne (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Located in Switzerland, the ECAL/University of Art and Design Lausanne ranks among the world‘s top ten universities of art and design. The ECAL is a state-funded institution and is proud to have as its only selection criteria the talent and desire for creativity of its applicants.

With around 620 regular students representing over 40 nationalities, it is an international platform for studies across a wide range of creative and artistic disciplines, at both Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.

Our mission at the ECAL is to educate students so that they can achieve their full potential and develop successful careers in their chosen fields. We provide students with in-depth knowledge, challenging experiences and professional input from world renowned artists, designers, and practising experts, as well as collaborative ventures with industry and cultural institutions.

We believe strongly that today a university of art and design must not only provide necessary input and knowledge, but also prepare its graduates for successful integration within the professional world. Together with the regular curriculum and activities, we include a large number of collaborative projects, experiments and commissions from national and international companies and cultural institutions. Combined with the ECAL’s strong international presence and its participation in fairs, exhibitions and events, this approach enhances the visibility and value of the work of students.