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.
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
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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.
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 /
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
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
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
Conference
Guest Speaker - Future of Experiential Marketing
Guest Speaker - Jiao Tong University Universitas 21 research conference for Digital
Future
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
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.
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."