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Tokowo Reliure

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Grégoire VIGNERON (Tokowo)
Lives and works in Braine-Le-Comte since 2017
Book & Paper Designer.
Graduated in Contemporary Bookbinding from the Academy of Fine Arts J.J. Gaillard in Saint Gilles (2011).

His approach is to create an innovative, entirely self-supporting work by constructing a structure through direct assembly, with the elements forming the framework of the object. In the tradition of so-called “Structural packaging” cardboard packaging, his creations are self-locking, self-supporting, and become solid once shaped; paper cutting and folding being the only interventions required.

This approach allows for the creation of completely original, poetic, and robust works despite their fragile appearance.

As part of his research for the Mariemont Grant, the “Paperoko” technique was initially conceived to create an innovative and self-supporting bookbinding. It quickly emerged as an aesthetic and sculptural element with multiple possibilities.

In the spirit of “Less is More,” the aesthetics without false embellishments arise from the technique.

Publications :

‘Paperolo’ & ‘Paperoko’ Binding- binding by keys and paper hooks

This book is devoted to his seamless binding process, involving only paper keys to create self-supporting bindings allowing particularly easy assembly and disassembly. A clever and inspiring manual that redefines bookbinding through innovation and simplicity. Grégoire Vigneron’s approach invites makers of all levels to explore new creative possibilities with paper, combining aesthetic freedom and smart design. It is a must-have for anyone passionate about contemporary book arts, a great way to develop an interest in paper art in all generations.

Grégoire VIGNERON (Tokowo)
Né à Arlon en 1975, il vit et travaille à Braine-Le-Comte depuis 2017.
Relieur, designer du livre & du papier.
Diplômé de Reliure contemporaine à l’Académie des Beaux- Arts J.J. Gaillard à Saint Gilles (2011).

Sa démarche, est de créer une œuvre innovante, totalement autoportante, c’est à dire réaliser une structure par assemblage direct dont les éléments sont l’ossature de l’objet.
Dans la lignée des emballages en carton dit « Structural packaging ». ses créations sont autobloquantes, autoportantes et rendues solides une fois mises en volume, pour seules interventions, la coupe et le pliage du papier suffisent.

Cette approche permet la création d’œuvres totalement originales, poétiques et solides malgré leur apparence fragile.

Dans le cadre de ses recherches pour la Bourse de Mariemont, La technique du « Paperoko » à d’abord été pensée et est née de la volonté de créé une reliure de livre innovante et autoportante. Elle s’est très vite imposée comme un élément esthétique et sculptural aux multiples possibilité.

Dans l’esprit du « Less is More », l’esthétique sans faux décors émane alors de la technique.

Publications :
Reliure Paperoŝlo & Paperoko– reliures par clés et crochets en papier

Ce livre est consacré à un procédé de reliure sans couture, utilisant uniquement des clés en papier pour créer des structures autoportantes, permettant un montage et un démontage particulièrement aisés.
Un manuel ingénieux et inspirant qui redéfinit la reliure par l’innovation et la simplicité. L’approche de Grégoire Vigneron invite les créateurs de tous niveaux à explorer de nouvelles possibilités artistiques avec le papier, alliant liberté esthétique et conception intelligente.
Un ouvrage incontournable pour toute personne passionnée par les arts du livre contemporains, et une excellente porte d’entrée vers l’univers du papier pour toutes les générations.

Grégoire VIGNERON (Tokowo)
Nacido en Arlon en 1975, vive y trabaja en Braine-Le-Comte desde 2017.
Encuadernador, diseñador de libros y papel.
Graduado en Encuadernación Contemporánea por la Academia de Bellas Artes J.J. Gaillard de Saint-Gilles (2011).

Ganador del Premio de Oficios de Arte del Hainaut 2023
Ganador de la beca de investigación en creación y diseño del libro, edición 2023, Atelier du Livre de Mariemont.
Miembro de BeCraft.org

Su enfoque consiste en crear obras innovadoras y totalmente autoportantes, es decir, estructuras ensambladas directamente, cuyos elementos forman la estructura del objeto.
Inspirado en el mundo del packaging estructural en cartón, sus creaciones son autobloqueantes, autoportantes y adquieren solidez al ser montadas; solo requieren corte y plegado del papel.

Este enfoque permite la creación de obras totalmente originales, poéticas y sólidas a pesar de su apariencia frágil.

En el marco de sus investigaciones para la beca de Mariemont, desarrolló la técnica del “Paperoko”, nacida del deseo de crear una encuadernación innovadora y autoportante.
Muy pronto se consolidó como un elemento estético y escultórico con múltiples posibilidades.

En el espíritu del “Menos es más”, la estética surge directamente de la técnica, sin adornos innecesarios.

Publicaciones:
Encuadernación Paperoŝlo & Paperoko – encuadernaciones con llaves y ganchos de papel

Este libro está dedicado a un método de encuadernación sin costuras, que utiliza exclusivamente llaves de papel para crear estructuras autoportantes, fáciles de montar y desmontar.
Un manual ingenioso e inspirador que redefine la encuadernación con innovación y sencillez.
El enfoque de Grégoire Vigneron invita a creadores de todos los niveles a explorar nuevas posibilidades artísticas con papel, combinando libertad estética y diseño inteligente.
Una obra imprescindible para cualquier amante del arte del libro contemporáneo y una excelente puerta de entrada al universo del papel para todas las generaciones.

Grégoire VIGNERON (Tokowo)
Nato ad Arlon nel 1975, vive e lavora a Braine-Le-Comte dal 2017.
Rilegatore, designer del libro e della carta.
Diplomato in Rilegatura Contemporanea all’Accademia di Belle Arti J.J. Gaillard a Saint-Gilles (2011).

Vincitore del Premio dei Mestieri d’Arte dell’Hainaut 2023
Vincitore della borsa di ricerca in creazione e design del libro – edizione 2023, Atelier du Livre di Mariemont.
Membro di BeCraft.org

Il suo approccio consiste nel creare opere innovative e completamente autoportanti, ovvero strutture assemblate direttamente, in cui ogni elemento costituisce l’ossatura dell’oggetto.
Ispirandosi al mondo del packaging strutturale in cartone, le sue creazioni sono autobloccanti, autoportanti e diventano solide una volta montate; per realizzarle bastano taglio e piegatura della carta.

Questa tecnica permette la creazione di opere originali e poetiche, forti nella struttura nonostante l’apparente fragilità.

Durante le sue ricerche per la Borsa di Mariemont, ha sviluppato la tecnica del “Paperoko”, nata dalla volontà di creare una rilegatura innovativa e autoportante.
Questa si è presto imposta come un elemento estetico e scultoreo dalle molteplici possibilità.

Nel pieno spirito del “Less is More”, l’estetica nasce direttamente dalla tecnica, senza artifici decorativi.

Pubblicazioni:
Rilegatura Paperoŝlo & Paperoko – rilegature con chiavi e ganci di carta

Questo libro è dedicato a un metodo di rilegatura senza cuciture, che utilizza esclusivamente chiavi di carta per creare strutture autoportanti, semplici da montare e smontare.
Un manuale ingegnoso e stimolante che ridefinisce l’arte della rilegatura con innovazione e semplicità.
L’approccio di Grégoire Vigneron invita creatori di tutti i livelli a esplorare nuove possibilità artistiche con la carta, unendo libertà estetica e intelligenza progettuale.
Un’opera imprescindibile per chiunque sia appassionato di arte libraria contemporanea e un ottimo punto di partenza per avvicinare tutte le generazioni all’universo della carta.

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Paperoko & Paperoŝlo + introduction to cutting machines
  • Tokowo Reliure
  • Flexible dates
  • Braine-le-Comte, Belgium
A workshop to learn how to design and create an object book from A to Z using the techniques of Paperoko and/or Paperoŝlo—that is, by thoughtfully considering its content, structure, and cover. Cutting machines enable the precise and repeated reproduction of elements that would be tedious to produce manually. While some very fine pieces can […]
Bookbinder - Leather & Parchment Restorer
Getting Started with Digital Cutting Machines for Book Design
  • Tokowo Reliure
  • Flexible dates
  • Braine-le-Comte, Belgium
This workshop offers an introduction to the use of digital cutting machines in bookbinding and explores how these tools can push the boundaries of book design. Thanks to digital tools, it is now possible to refine decorative and structural elements of a book with great precision. While fine details can still be cut by hand, […]
Bookbinder - Leather & Parchment Restorer
Introduction to Paperoko and Paperoŝlo bindings
  • Tokowo Reliure
  • From 29/07/2024 to 30/07/2024
  • Morlanwelz, Belgium
This training introduces the two bookbinding systems developed by Grégoire Vigneron during his research for the 5th Book Design and Creation Research Grant. These two assembly techniques, using only paper, are distinguished by their glue-free and thread-free design. Participants will learn the assembly principles and how these bindings work using starter kits with pre-cut pieces. […]
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