Current work
Trotereau is undertaking research for his current project ‘Eco-shade,’ based on developing a new way of producing lampshades by 3D printing recyclable PLA, straight onto fabric, in order to reduce plastic waste. From one-off to large batch, the production of lampshades involves a significant amount of plastic waste that is neither reusable or recyclable Trotereau is developing a way to tackle the issue and reconsider the production process in an eco-friendly way by 3D printing the digital pattern straight onto the fabric, instead of using a CNC cutting machine. The main benefit is that 55% of the plastic can be saved and 45% replaced by a sustainable one (biodegradable Algae/PLA). The fabric is laminated with a thermo-adhesive backing and, while printing, the heated extruded plastic sticks to the fabric. His research was exhibited during Dutch Design Week 2019.
Marc Trotereau is also working on ‘Wireshade ’an interpretation of the making and the use of the lampshade. He has designed a jig which makes it possible to braze three metal rods together at the same time so that three-dimensional cubical shapes can be formed. This ductile way of creating structures, means he can produce bespoke lampshades for every type of wall, ceiling and corner. The lampshade becomes a sculptural and unique object, which can adapt its shape to any type of space.
He has recently finished a private commission of ‘Wireshade’ and a large commission of a ‘ShadeVolume’ Totem.