Emilie Sarnel

Bio

Emilie is a vibrant artist whose work radiates joy through a dynamic palette of colors that enliven everyday life—think bold pinks, sunny yellows, serene blues, and soft pastels. A graduate of the renowned School of Decorative Arts in Paris, Emilie has called this cultural capital home since 2016. Prior to her Parisian journey, she spent nine transformative years in Asia, where she honed her skills at prestigious agencies such as Wieden+Kennedy in Shanghai and Tokyo, before establishing herself as a sought-after r in Hong Kong. During her time in Asia, she developed a diverse portfolio encompassing illustration, visual identity, packaging, and press projects, collaborating with esteemed clients including Hermès Hong Kong, Ahn Luh Hotels in China, Paul Lafayet in Hong Kong, and Shuhari Sake in Kyoto. Back in Paris, Emilie's artistic footprint continues to expand as she works on exciting projects with major players like Google, where she is currently creating a series of murals across seven floors, as well as engaging with the city of Cannes and Nature & Découvertes. Internationally, she maintains her collaboration with Hermès Hong Kong and is now venturing into textile printing with the New York brand Oeuf New York, designing exquisite silk scarves that reflect her signature flair for color and creativity. With each stroke of her brush, Emilie invites viewers to immerse themselves in a world where color reigns supreme and imagination knows no bounds.