ALEX JONCAS

PRESS KIT

Sorry For Your Lost

Borned from a dramatic tension between mastery and letting go. On one hand, a hand-modeled bronze structure created according to the codes of fine jewelry bears witness to a mastery of gesture, seeking to ennoble the metal through hammering and polishing. On the other hand, the glass is born from "overflow". This is not a form dictated by a mold, but rather remagnified losses: random offcuts whose organic beauty has been captured for its ethereal fragility.

The final work becomes an embrace where the glass is set within the bronze, highlighted by light treated as a material in its own right. It penetrates the glass to reveal the texture and delicacy of the forms.

Bois D’Oeuvre
67 x 27 x 27 cm

This serie of seven vases is a poignant artistic response to the devastating wildfires ravaging Canada...

Each piece, unique and unpredictable, is born from the fusion of glass within an ephemeral wooden mold. As the series progresses, the imprints left by the wood become increasingly pronounced, bearing witness to the brutal transformation of matter.

The mold, crafted from the iconic 2x4 —Canada’s staple lumber used in the construction of most homes—serves both as a medium and a symbol. This very wood, sourced from forests now threatened by climate change, becomes a tangible memory of endangered landscapes.

The smoky effect and pervasive black hues amplify the narrative dimension, evoking both destruction and the profound impact of the fires. These vases, existing somewhere between functional objects and sculptural remnants, crystallize the urgency of a collective reflection on our relationship with nature and the irreversible transformations it endures.

The Chair
42 x 48 x 78 cm

Developed for the Wet Metal series by Editions 8888, The Chair extends the poetic exploration of light...

A signature of designer Alexandre Joncas. Here, light does not diffuse but instead bounces, captured and multiplied by the chrome-plated steel surfaces. The shifting reflections seem to lift the structure, creating a subtle sense of weightlessness.
At the intersection of typologies, The Chair blends the proportions of an armchair, a chair, and a stool. Its design draws inspiration from physiotherapy, combining elegance and ergonomics with a particular focus on spinal alignment. It encourages an upright posture—both comfortable and assertive.

True to a conscious and sustainable approach, The Chair utilizes materials that are both aesthetic and responsible. Carbon-neutral and plant-based linoleum pairs with 100% recyclable steel, forming a piece where design and environmental respect harmoniously coexist.

The Chandelier
Dimension variable

Both delicate and charged with latent tension, The Chandelier embodies an intriguing duality...

Crafted from glass tubes salvaged from the production remnants of Alex Joncas’ lighting studio, the piece explores a visceral fascination with materiality. Glass reveals itself in all its fragility, capturing both the raw impact of breakage and the mesmerizing serenity of a dancing flame.

This unique 2024 creation merges Pyrex, steel, oil, and cotton, elevating the poetry of the everyday through a fragile yet powerful alchemy.

Series of ten Discs
Ø 30 cm each

This exclusive series of ten discs, each measuring 10 inches in diameter, celebrates the art of enamel fusion on copper...

INSTAGRAM

alexandre@darmes.ca

Alex Joncas

Alex Joncas
@alex.joncas

ALEX JONCAS

PRESS KIT

Sorry For Your Loss

Bois D’Oeuvre

67 x 27 x 27 cm

This serie of seven vases is a poignant artistic response to the devastating wildfires ravaging Canada...

The Chandelier

Dimension variable

Both delicate and charged with latent tension, The Chandelier embodies an intriguing duality...

The Chair
42 x 48 x 78 cm

Developed for the Wet Metal series by Editions 8888, The Chair extends the poetic exploration of light...

Serie of ten Discs
Ø 30 cm each

This exclusive serie of ten discs, each measuring 10 inches in diameter, celebrates the art of enamel fusion on copper...

INSTAGRAM

alexjoncas@darmes.ca
Alex Joncas
@alexjoncas