My art is focused on raising awareness about environmental issues such as the extinction of species, and climate change. At the heart of my creative journey lies an unwavering reverence for the intricate wonders of Mother Nature. Through my art, I endeavor to capture the very essence of life, the enchantment of flourishing flowers, and the captivating dance of colors that can only be witnessed in the natural world. Every petal, every scent, and every hue celebrates the magic of life—a divine symphony orchestrated by the artist of all artists, Nature herself.

Baris Gencel Obsessively Curious Digital Artist from Cyprus and based in Shanghai. 
He is an esteemed speaker, writer, and panelist, delivering insightful talks on digital art, 
Artificial intelligence, creativity, visual communication, experience marketing, 
generative AI, and creativity.
Additionally, he serves as a creative coach at London International Awards (LIA), one of 
the most esteemed award organizations in the industry.

Baris been keep pushing the boundaries of visual experiences with new technologies. 
Baris passionate in art & new media. Baris’s innate ability to manipulate technology 
innovatively and ability to fast idea generations with his consistent curiosity and his 
obsession about learning have resulted in the development and execution of some of 
the unusual works and wide range working experiences and achievements made him 
HYBRID talent.

Baris has been the creative lead driving some of the most interesting interactive / None 
Interactive installations, including the creating first fully immersive Amoris Lumina, 
immersive interactive rain forest to create awareness about nature.
He has been living in Asia for over 20 years

Baris is a rare hybrid creative talent who keeps reinventing himself as a result of 
working seamlessly within the different areas ranging from events, campaigns, new 
media, technologies, art, video content, social, digital, experiential. 
He has been writing articles and giving speeches and workshops about visual 
communication, Future of Retail, Web3, Metaverse and AI. 
He has also judged a wide range of categories for London International Awards (LIA), 
PHNX Awards, The Drum Experiential Advertising Awards, ADFEST Digital / Mobile / 
Lotus Campaign Effectiveness / Lotus Branded Entertainment Content and 
International Film Festival. 

He has been working within a wide range of industries and brands ranging from Cartier, 
Furla, Fendi, Genesis, Ferrari, Porsche, Lexus, BMW, Coca Cola, Nestle, Secoo, 
Tommy Hilfiger, Body Shop, Huawei, Burger King, Tencent and Fosun International. 
Baris has been involved some of the iconic projects: 

First AI Digital Art Exhibition Tour @ K11: Metamorphosis Siamese Fighting Fish 
Amoris Lumina Interactive Immersive Rain Forest Exhibition - Interactive Art / Creative 
Direction / 
Interactive Design / Executive producer 
Creative Director & Brand Consultant China Space Mars and Lunar Exploration 
Programs
Art & Brand Consultant of Ministry of Culture of China 

Works that Showcased:
Baris Gencel's innovative works have left an indelible mark on prestigious platforms and events across the globe:
MEWS23 Monaco: A showcase of digital excellence.
NFT Lisbon: Embracing the NFT space.
NFT Lugano: Continuing to redefine the NFT landscape.
Milano Digital Fashion Week: A prominent presence in the digital fashion capital.
Paris Digital Fashion Week: Contributing to the evolution of digital fashion.
NY Digital Fashion Week: A standout in the iconic New York digital fashion scene.
K11 Six cities across China: Making waves in the Chinese digital art and fashion landscape.
Metaverse Conferences: Active participation and contribution to discussions shaping the metaverse.
Metaverse HGVIS: A key contributor to HGVIS's exploration of the metaverse.
Metaverse Digital Pride: Celebrating diversity and creativity in the digital space.
London The Fabric AI Generated Multimedia Exhibiton

Installations
Amoris Lumina Interactive Immersive Rainforest
UNESCO year of light, endorsed by NASA first use of AR with projection mapping Art 

These achievements underscore Baris Gencel's impactful journey at the forefront of the digital revolution, fusing art, technology, and creativity in groundbreaking ways.

Panels and Keynote Speeches: 
Role of AI in Creative process and Fashion Design - Hong Kong Global PI Apparel 
Conference
Creativity & AI - Monte Carlo MEWS2023 Conference
Luxury and Philanthropy and role of Experiences Panelist MEWS2023- Monte Carlo 
Conference
AI & Creativity: Metaverse Conference Guangdong China Gov and Universities
AI and Digital Art and Fashion: Generative AI Conference London 
AI & Creativity -Luxure Symposium Singapore
Role of AI in Fashion and Digital Twins Metaverse Berlin 
Future of Communication, Metaverse & Nfts and role of Art and IPs - APAC Regional 
Conference. 
Guest Speaker - Visual Communication in Digital Age 
Guest Speaker - Story telling with New Technologies, AR - VR 
Guest Speaker - Future of retail & Digital Luxury & Fashion -Shanghai Digital Fashion 
Conference
Guest Speaker - Future of Experiential Marketing 
Guest Speaker - Jiao Tong University Universitas 21 research conference for Digital 
Future 
Articles, Interviews and Opinions
HYPEBEAST Magazine: Fashion Design Re Born Through AI 
World Advertising Research Center: China’s Digital Ecosystem and Future of Retail
Adobo Magazine: AI’s impact on the creative process: ‘From brainstorming to reality’
Brand Berries: Brain Storming AI and Creativity 
Red-Eye Magazine: Exploring the Frontiers of Art & Photography with Generative AI: A 
Conversation with Baris Gencel
Workshops:
Visual communication Workshop and Keynote Speeches - Coca Cola Greater China
Visual communication Workshop and Keynote Speech - Burger King China 
Fundamental of Branding - Secoo China 
Marketing Communications and Advertising - Secoo China 
AI Training - YANIMA China Design Team 
Brand Coach - Huawei 
Future of Retail Coach - Tommy Hilfiger Hong Kong - China 

He was once the most liked Creative Director at Ogilvy & Mather Shanghai, under the 
lead of legendary Chief Creative Officer Graham Fink. Clients were impressed by his 
passion for bringing excellence to his assignments by not staying complacent with the 
current state, by exploring new ideas, breaking barriers looking for new possibilities. 
He understands branding and what is required to make brands stand out vs 
competition. Ever since, Baris has been working with network agencies such as WPP 
and Experiential, event agencies.


I am deeply in love with Nature, and this love fuels my dedication to safeguard her. With every canvas I paint, every word I write, and every action I take, I strive to be a voice for the silent majesty of the natural world. It is my fervent hope that my love for Nature will inspire others to cherish, protect, and preserve her, for she is not just a source of life but life itself."

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