When everyone else owns the same thing, how do you stand out from the crowd? With personalisation, of course.
Enter marquage. Pronounced “mah-cash”, it describes the art of literally making a mark in French and is taking the world of luxury goods to a whole new level.
Cherin Sim has been specialising in marquage since 2009, conceptualizing and hand-painting art on leather goods to create one-of-kinds for clients. She has never painted the same design twice, and, although she charges from $1,000 for a wallet, she has a two-year waiting list.
We find out more about this art form Cherin practices and the intricate process that goes into it.
HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH MARQUAGE?
I love the idea that anything, even mass-produced items, can be made precious and priceless with unique hand-painting. Even if we may not be able to afford a Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair, we can always have an IKEA one with marquage!
WHY MARQUAGE INSTEAD OF OTHER TECHNIQUES?
I have a Masters's in Fine Arts where I majored in painting. Marquage is an art form I am very familiar with and excel in.
I feel empowered when using it as a tool as I believe I can paint anything. When I work on clients’ personal belongings, their story can be told. Every marking has a story to tell.
WHAT’S YOUR WORKING PROCESS LIKE?
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