Jose Man Lius

Art Director | Immersive Experiences & Innovation

Salary / Daily rate

Paris, France

Freelance, open to permanent contract

Can come onsite

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About me

Intro

Creative director with 20+ years crafting immersive experiences across art, culture, and innovation. Specialized in AR, AI, and scenography with MTV award recognition. Expert in art direction, creative writing, and new media technologies delivering cutting-edge solutions for brands and cultural institutions.

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Work experience

Teacher

CondéFreelance

Oct 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Paris, France

Culture, Trends & Innovation Branding & Innovation Areas of Expertise: Creative Writing: storytelling and scripting for various formats (writing, film, events, PR, journalism). Art Direction: managing creative projects (publications, events, spaces, attractions). Ephemeral Creations: designing installations, experiences, or temporary setups. Project Management: drafting project briefs and managing budgets for creative projects. Culture and Innovation: trend research, monitoring, and integration of creative innovations. New Media: creating generative images (AI) and leveraging emerging technologies (AR). Immersive Experiences: designing interactive and immersive spaces. Video and Motion Design: expertise in writing, animation, production, and post-production.

Teacher

ESDAC, School of Design, Applied Arts, and CommunicationFreelance

Oct 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Paris, France

. Augmented Reality . Experimental Project, Trends & Innovation . New trends, Eco branding, Eco design, Biomimicry, Biomorphism (...)

Teacher

Ecole ConteFreelance

Sep 2022 - May 2024

1 year 9 months

Artistic Instructor in Scenography and Environmental Design. Master's Level (1 and 2). Areas of Expertise: Creative Writing: storytelling and scripts for various formats (writing, film, events, PR, journalism). Art Direction: managing creative projects (publications, events, spaces, attractions). Ephemeral Creation: designing installations, experiences, or temporary setups. Project Management: drafting project briefs and managing budgets for creative projects. Culture and Innovation: trend research, monitoring, and integrating creative innovations.

AI Project Researcher

FreelanceFreelance

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023

7 months

Paris, France

Advanced AI Exploration for Businesses and Creators "Technologies offer us endless possibilities, as long as we are creative." - Yuval Noah Harari 👉 Expertise in Artificial Intelligence (Midjourney, Runway ML, ChatGPT, etc.) to support businesses, writers, creators, and inventors in their innovative projects.

Art Director

FeverFreelance

Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

6 months

Madrid, Spain · Remote

► Immersive Writing and Artistic Direction for the "Inner Child" exhibition based on the original work "MM" by Roger and Adam Hargreaves. ► The exhibition seeks to immerse the audience in a childlike perception, playing with the contrasts of scale between Small and Large as well as Inside Out. ► Exhibition Credits. Client: Sanrio Publisher / Hachette / Mr. & Mrs. by Adam & Roger Heargraves Producer/Distributor: Fever Title: The Inner Child Concept: Traveling Immersive Exhibition Broadcast in: FR, UK, BE, AUS, CA... Area: 800 to 1500 m2 Copyright: Mr. Mrs. Date: 2022-23... ► Creative Team: Immersive Scenario, Artistic Direction, and Curation: José Man Lius Content Writing and Information Research: Barbara Marshall Graphics and Signage: Thierry Lo Shung Line Art & Textile Design: Fabienne Touzi Video Editing: Laurent M Musical Creation: Marion Lhoutellier Opera Singer: Marie Sylviane Buzin Decor Management: Marie-Joelle Fiset & Julie Ciapin

Art director

CoincubFreelance

Nov 2021 - Jul 2022

9 months

Dublin · Hybrid

► Artistic direction of a BRAND ART NFT Collection titled METACUBS. © 2022 ► A collection of NFTs Designed by PLEIX © and Powered by Coincub. Support us for more Art NFTs discoveries: ► https://metacubs.io/ CREDITS: ► 3D ARTIST : PLEIX - pleix.net / pleix.net / instagram.com/pleix.collective ► ART DIRECTOR : José Man Lius - instagram.com/Josemanlius ► CEO : Sergiu Hamza - linkedin

Art director

free lanceFreelance

Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

4 months

Paris · Hybrid

► Artistic Direction ► Traffic Management ► Pre-Post Production

curator

JML STUDIO

Sep 2021 - Oct 2021

2 months

conservatory Maurice Ravel, Le Perreux, Île-de-France, France · On-site

► Hosting workshops/exhibitions on Bio Art. ► Traveling Exhibition: Organic vs GMO | A Scientific Battleground. ► Organic vs GMO: A Scientific Battleground. Launch of the "Organic vs GMO" exhibition in the presence of José Man Lius, a visual artist. How can we inform, unveil, and condemn the chemical treatments used on the apples we eat? This Bio Art experiment is the culmination of 12 months of observation and 7 years of preservation. Apples no longer perish; they stabilize over time, resembling taxidermy sculptures. The "Organic vs GMO" project employs the apple to question the evolution of the mass-consumed food products. The practice of scarifying the fruit's skin alters its aging process, allowing me to analyze and compare, from an almost scientific standpoint, the differences in the decay rate of a plant. But scarification is not just a scientific act; it's also a combative stance: it echoes the tribal tattoo practices of the Oceanic people (such as the Maoris), and the scarification and social mutilation customs in Africa (like the Moose in Ghana or other ethnic groups in Burkina Faso). Therefore, the fruit in "Organic vs GMO" is approached like the identity card of the body in many cultures: it becomes a canvas for a design, a declaration, a fight. In this context, a battle over taste, more relevant now than ever. #Curatorship #Curator #ArtisticConsultant #Scenography #EventPlanning #SpaceDesign #Museography #Organic vs #GMO #ThisisNotanApple #MolecularSculpture #OrganicvsGMO #BioArt ► https://josemanlius.com/portfolio-items/organic-vs-gmo/

JML STUDIOFreelance

Apr 2019 - May 2021

2 years 2 months

Paris · On-site

curator

Apr 2019 - May 2021

2 years 2 months

Paris · On-site

► "HYBRID IDENTITIES" exhibition was realized in partnership with the 100 ECS cultural center and collaborators including Jean Isnard, Thierry Lo Shung Line, Eizo Sakata, Lanah Shaï, Jean-Marie Lavallée, JML & JML, Konpyuta, and Dana Mussa. ► The "HYBRID IDENTITIES" exhibition epitomizes a journey. One year after the initial lockdown, it stands as a testament to the perseverance of its curator, Jose Man Lius, and the collaborative prowess of the participating artists who have resiliently weathered cancellations, successive restrictions, and prevailing despondency. We also owe gratitude to the cultural beacon, 100 ECS, which provided a fitting venue for this event in March 2021, bridging the gap between challenges. As we navigate the shadows of an evolving chimera, "HYBRID IDENTITIES" beckons us on an odyssey, exploring the melding of identities and the essence of 'the other'. It paints a canvas of boundless imagination, breaking away from compartmentalized thoughts. Venturing into the realm of possibility, this exhibition boldly intersects the hybridization of materials and techniques with diverse expressions and memories, and even self-portrait metamorphoses. It situates us within a comprehensive, transdisciplinary Art perspective. This avant-garde vision fosters a deeper understanding of the emerging world, positioning us at the juncture of anticipated transformations. The exhibited works resonate with one another, exemplifying 'creolization'. They transcend conventional classifications, bridging the expanse of imagination with the essence of global unity. Intertwining Art, poetry, and mystery, "HYBRID IDENTITIES" presents us a dreamlike realm. As Albert Einstein eloquently expressed, "The most beautiful and profound emotion we can experience is the sensation of the mystical." BM #Art #Exhibition #Paris #100ecs #HYBRIDIDENTITIES #Body #Performance #Writing #Transition #Poetry #Inclusion #Creolization #RelationalPolitics #IdentityRelation #EcologicalConnections

Artist

Jan 2020 - May 2021

1 year 5 months

Paris · Hybrid

2020. . “Hybrid Identities”. Curator. Collective exhibition. 100ecs, Paris 2019. . “Over the Breal”. Videoforme Festival. X Biennale di Soncino, Italy 2019. . "unnatural". Collective exhibition. Alfred Boucher workshop. La Ruche-Seydoux Foundation, Paris 2018. . Social corset. Artist residency. “Draw Art Talent Experience #01”. 100 ECS, Paris 2018. . Black Sun. Film. Miff. Mumbai International Film Festival, India 2018. . Artist confidence. Listen See! Meet. Carré sur Seine, Boulogne

Art Director, Film maker, Scenographer

VEYAPROD / CULTURAMA STUDIOFreelance

Jan 2015 - Jan 2021

6 years 1 month

Paris · Hybrid

► Video production ► Artistic Direction CULTURAMA STUDIO excels in writing, audiovisual production, and artistic direction, offering a deep dive into 21st-century Art and Design through its YouTube channel. With over 1,122,418 views across 50 episodes from the CULTURAMA HOMEMADE & DISCOVERY series, it has carved a niche for itself. Additionally, their bilingual web magazine, launched in 2016, boasts over 30,000 monthly readers, 40 published editions, and has garnered 15,000 international subscribers. CULTURAMA is the go-to destination for explorers championing the finest in Art, Architecture, and Design, all aimed at redefining contemporary lifestyles. Hundreds of renowned artists have already joined this journey. ► https://culturama.studio/

Artist, Video Art

Exhibitions-FestivalsFreelance

Jan 2004 - Mar 2016

12 years 3 months

Paris. Rome. Dubai. Brussels. California, Buenos, Oran. Belgrade. Angelholm ... · On-site

2016. . Multimedia installation "Itinerary (s), an archipelago story". Alliance Française, Coop Caribbean, Carré d’Art de Guadeloupe, Dominica, Antigua…. 2016. . Memory movie. Athens Digital Art Festival.. Greece 2016. . Film On/face. LES SAISONS PARISIENNES FESTIVAL. Saint-Petersburg. 2015. . Opus. Caribbean Images Festival. Memorial Act, Guadeloupe. 2015. . Opus. Polytechnic School — Sciences — ART, Moscow. 2015. . Installation, LUX VOCE CORPORE. 30th edition of the Videoformes festival, Clermont ferrand. 2015. . Writing, Short film. “THE CURATOR” 2014. . B.I.M. Biennial of the Moving Image. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2014. . TIME IS LOVE. Torrance Museum, California...

Artistic Director

FreelanceFreelance

Jan 2000 - Jan 2012

12 years 1 month

Paris, France · Hybrid

► As a director and artistic director specializing in culture, branding, and talent promotion, I've brought an innovative and creative vision to prominent personalities looking to reinvent their image. ► My expertise in visual identity creation and digital content production has enabled me to work on diverse projects, ranging from brand identities to advertising spots, music videos, set designs, and scenographies, solidifying their unique market position. ● AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS: 2008: MTV MID-EUROPE AWARD. Broadcasts: M6, MTV Europe-Asia, MCM... Featured In: Marie Claire (JP), Art Tension, Vallée de la Culture, Turbulences Videos, R&B, Addict Magazine (BE), Atomica Magazine (CA). #Consulting #ProjectManagement #VisualGuidelines #VisualIdentity #Design #Creation #Branding #MotionDesign #AdobeCreativeSuite #Scenography #Campaigns #GreetingCards #SocialMedia #AfterEffects

Teacher

High School Intuit Lab - CFA’COM

Sep 2000 - Dec 2005

5 years 4 months

Paris · On-site

► Image & creation workshop ► Communication strategy ► Creation process...


Education

ENSBA (Paris-Versailles)

DNAP

1989 - 1993

3 years 11 months

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