Cultural Strategist with experience in advertising, production, events and artist representation.
French citizen who grew up in Hong Kong. Strong understanding of Asian & European trends.
Currently self- employed at EnVue (www.en-vue.com), a creative agency and artist representation firm with a presence in Asia & Europe.
Currently based between London & Paris.
Projects
- New Balance "Solarized" campaignAs Cultural Strategist for Hong Kong based independent creative agency Constant, I had the chance to produce a worldwide campaign for New Balance. The Solarised campaign brings together acclaimed contemporary artist Patrick Martinez and Mr. Lau, a Hong Kong craftsman with more than 50 years of experience to his name, having created some of Hong Kong’s most iconic neon signs. The story sets off in LA where we are introduced to Patrick’s inspiration on the streets of LA: Whittier Boulevard with
- "MAUVAISE VEINE" BY FØRTIFEMOn March 6th 2014, I curated my second art show in Hong Kong for French Artists Førtifem at Constant. Tattoo culture being a major influence in Førtifem's work, their show entitled “Mauvaise Veine” (Bad Vein) combined a mix of original drawings, illustrations, screen prints and tattoo boards. On the opening night of the exhibition, the purchase of one of Førtifem’s flash tattoo designs entitled buyers to get the unique design tattooed on their skin. A tattoo booth was installed in the gallery, and tattoos were executed by Jack of Star Crossed Tattoo. Below is the recap video, the teaser video and the flyer for Mauvaise Veine.
- RESITUATION: A SOLO SHOW BY FELIPE PANTONEOn March 18th 2015, I curated Valencia based artist, Felipe Pantone's first ever show in Hong Kong entitled Resituation which took place at Constant. For Resituation, the artist created a mix of original works, screen prints and in-situ murals. Below is the flyer, recap video and photographs of the show. A recap of the show can also be seen on Hypebeast.
+ Show more
Work history
Cultural Strategist
Full Time
With a presence in both Hong Kong & Paris, the agency represents international talents and focuses on Asian markets, with the ability to work on projects across borders.
Its focus is to bridge brands and artists, with the aim of achieving cultural relevancy for its clients.
This is achieved through a deep understanding of today’s culture(s) and by carefully studying each client’s brand DNA.
EnVue prides itself in being a part of the subcultures that it nurtures and promotes, as opposed to exploiting them.
The founder, Marlon Ge, a French native who grew up in Asia, has been working with artists since 2011. Prior to setting up the agency he was working in Advertising as a cultural strategist, and has carried out various projects and art exhibitions in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris and Los Angeles.
With a desire to cater to wide range of clients, the agency represents illustrators, typographers, graphic designers, graffiti writers, tattoo artists, filmmakers and contemporary artists; all of which are tastemakers in their respective fields.
Skills
- Project Management
- Creative Strategist
- Advertising Production
- Content Curation
Education
Advertising and Marketing
Paris, France
http://www.esce.fr/business-school/