French ceramicist Jacques Monneraud has created Carton, a collection of ceramics that appear to be crafted from cardboard and tape.
The collection, consisting of vases, pitchers and teapots, was inspired by the disposable nature and materiality of cardboard.
"I have always been very sensitive to things that time deteriorates, things that don't last," Monneraud told Dezeen of the collection, which he called "a mockery to our world of overproduction and overconsumption."
The ceramics reference the materiality of cardboard
In order to achieve the realistic cardboard appearance of the ceramics, Monneraud combined three different stonewares to create an accurate texture and colour.
The accompanying pieces of white tape are made from glaze, the design of which required a long and methodical process. "[They are] the result of hundreds of tests to find the right recipe," he said.
Each piece appears to be taped together
Despite looking like rapidly assembled cardboard and tape, the collection's production process involved extensive refinement.
"The pieces represent a real technical challenge," Monneraud explained.
"It took me about a year and a half to obtain the result I wanted. The shaping process requires enormous attention to detail and leaves no room for error."
Monneraud intends to create an illusion with the ceramics
Monneraud, who began his ceramics practice in 2021, explained that the pieces also intend to challenge expectat...