A lighthouse standing tall against a clear blue sky, with some greenery and a small building nearby.

Creative Marketing & Branding — An Artistic Story

Crafting a Brand Story.

Creating entertaining storylines for a digital content marketing plan requires a thoughtful balance of creativity and strategy. It calls for a deep understanding of the target audience—their needs, desires, and aspirations—and the ability to translate those insights into compelling narratives that resonate across platforms.

Attention to tone, pacing, and visual storytelling helps ensure each piece connects emotionally while supporting broader marketing goals.

Mastering the art of Visual storytelling is crucial for the success and impact of any branding, marketing & change management strategy.

A bold and evocative imagination — my pictures capture a diverse and expressive range of genres, including fashion, still life, portraiture, architecture, and landscape photography.

A red brick apartment building with multiple windows, with three open windows showing people looking out.

videos

  • YouTube, Music Video 'Something Not Right' for Glen Alfred in Hong Kong
  • YouTube, Music Video 'Away' for Glen Alfred in Hong Kong
  • YouTube, Video Art, Intervention: Venice at Venice Biennale, Italy
  • YouTube, Music Video ‘And The Darkness' for Glen Alfred in Hong Kong
  • Instagram, Reel, Behind the Scenes, Yvette Kong 
  • Instagram, Reel, for Mind HK x lululemon
  • Instagram, Reels, ‘Spark City’ for Eureka Architects in Cheung Sha Wan
  • Instagram, Reel, ‘ISF Academy’ for Eureka Architects in Cyberport
  • Corporate Video, ‘Patina Wellness’ for Phoenix Property Investors in Kowloon City
  • Photographs made into Video, ‘Gramercy’ for Phoenix Property Investors in Central

Brunswick Group's Hong Kong office held a charity auction for Impact HK to help the homeless. In a tough year, showing kindness and giving back is a great way to spread positivity.

40 artists joined to support this cause, raising HK$62,550!

Shows ⏐

  • 'Intervention: Venice', Venice Biennale Architettura (2025)
  • Photo/video series of ISF Academy for Eureka Architects, Re-imagine Our Community, at Crafts on Peel in Hong Kong (2023)
  • Cha Yip Daan, Ed. 1/10 at The Kindness of Strangers, Brunswick Group Charity Auction in Hong Kong (2020)
  • ‘The Beauty Within’, ArcLight Cinemas Culver City in Los Angeles (2016) 
  • ‘Déjà Vu’ at Hotel Stage in Hong Kong (2016) 
  • ‘Déjà Vu’ at Kodak House, Patina Wellness showroom in Hong Kong (2013)
  • 'La Dolce Vita' at (S)ML Suitcase Packed (2012) Shanghai, Beijing
  • ‘Rêvant des Révolutions’ at PS Bookshop in Dumbo (2011) 
  • ‘Rêvant des Révolutions’ at DNA Gallery in Provincetown (2010) 
  • 'Rêvant des Révolutions’ at Frexh Shanghai (2010) 
  • 'Private Property' at Behind the Green Door, DNA Gallery in Provincetown (2010)
  • ‘Portrait of Jennie’ at Lane Crawford IFC (2010) in Hong Kong
  • ‘Rêvant des Révolutions’ at Red Elation Gallery in Hong Kong (2009) 
  • 'Provocative' at Primitivo Restaurant in New York City (2008)
  • ‘Private Property’ at the ArcLight Cinemas Hollywood in Los Angeles (2007)
Rêvant des Révolutions travels from (left to right) Shanghai, Provincetown, to Dumbo.

Theatre & film ⏐

Intervention: Venice. A collaboration with School of Fashion & Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, directed and produced by Monique Lai.

  • Hong Kong Pavilion. Venice Biennale, Italy

Jamaica, Farewell. A play created and performed by Debra Ehrhardt, directed by Monique Lai.

  • Enwave Theatre, Harbourfront Centre. Toronto, Canada

  • Amaturo Theatre, Broward Center of the Performing Arts. FL

  • Lobero Theatre. Santa Barbara, CA

  • Soho Playhouse. NYC, NY

  • Byrdcliffe Theatre. Woodstock, NY

  • Independent Theatre. NYC, NY

  • Academy Theatre. Atlanta, GA

  • Santa Monica Playhouse. Santa Monica, CA

  • Whitefire Theatre. Sherman Oaks, CA

  • Colony Theatre. Burbank, CA

  • Cinegrill. Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel

  • Highways Performance. Santa Monica, CA

No Place Like Home

  • Voiceover Actress. Directed by Perry Henzell.

INTERVENTION: VENICE

JAMAICA, FAREWELL

NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Film is the basis of my foundation. It is a medium that I have always been in awe of ~ it has the power to stir the mind.

My challenge : to create a cinematic still that stirs emotion.

#moniquelaipicture

Until then, "Walk Good & Tall" !

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