"SCOPES Driven by Porsche" Unites Creative Trailblazers Across Southeast Asia in First-Ever Virtual Edition
Enabled by the sports car manufacturer’s hallmark brand values, the virtual festival is set to catalyse and accelerate positive change
Porsche Asia Pacific is presenting "SCOPES driven
by Porsche" to curate and provide a creative platform inspired by values that
are an essential part of the Porsche brand DNA, and at the same time reflective
of the Asian zeitgeist
From 1 August 2021, the first virtual edition of "SCOPES
driven by Porsche" (SCOPES) will bring together a community of Southeast Asian trailblazers,
all of whom are shaping the future now in the fields of art and design, music, lifestyle
and sustainability
Porsche is inviting creative talents in Southeast
Asia to submit their stories
for an opportunity to collaborate with the brand
SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 30 July
2021 -Timelessdesign, emotional performance – these are
attributes Porsche is known and loved for all over the world. But the true
driving force that has propelled the brand over the last seven decades and more
has always been a spirit of creativity, pushing boundaries, and shaping the
future. After all, the brand was built when founder Ferry Porsche turned his
dream of creating the perfect sports car into a reality.
In this pioneering spirit, Porsche Asia Pacific is
presenting SCOPES in Southeast Asia, to curate and provide temporary spaces for
those who are driven by dreams, going beyond cultural conventions to pursue
their passions and create the perspectives of tomorrow.
This will be the first virtual edition of SCOPES, and the festival will span over two months, hosted
on an independent platform to unite a young, dynamic group of creators from
Southeast Asia. From 1 August 2021, SCOPES will feature a variety of inspiring
stories including documentaries, workshops, podcast series, interactive live
panels and talks to encourage exchanges and dialogues on what the future in
Southeast Asia could look like with visionaries and driven individuals helping
to shape the narrative.
Defining
Our Scope
The themes that are central to SCOPES are rooted
in values that make up the Porsche DNA, and are simultaneously very present in
the Asian zeitgeist – a pioneering spirit in harmony with tradition, design,
and sustainability. Together, these values form the foundation to create
engaging and distinctive content to ignite an exchange between creative minds.
"Southeast Asia is one of the most diverse regions
in the world, and it is energised by a young, dynamic group of creators, making
it the ideal environment to launch the first virtual edition of 'SCOPES'. In
typical Porsche spirit, we took the challenges imposed on us from the global
pandemic, and turned it into a larger opportunity to tell the story of what
drives our brand, and connect with a like-minded group of creative individuals through
a concept that speaks to a new era, new audiences, and new forms of engagement,"
said Yannick Ott, Marketing Director of Porsche Asia Pacific.
Uniting
the region's driven individuals
The visual direction of SCOPES was defined by Theseus
Chan, an internationally
renowned graphic artist from Singapore, who designed and conceptualised a new
logo that captures the essence of design, sustainability, and the idea of a pioneering
spirit. The variety of art elements encapsulates the multi-cultural influences
and the mix of modern and traditional elements in the region.
SCOPES also invited four renowned women of the
arts, Narelle Kheng, Ramengvrl, Jess Connelly, and Suboi, who
will share their journeys in pursuing their dreams while breaking out of
cultural norms. Through an intimate portrayal of confidence, creativity, and
the drive to create a better future, SCOPES will provide a platform for them to
share their stories and put Asian female artists on the map, and empower other
female artists with similar ambitions in the industry.
Suboi, known as Vietnam's "Queen of Hip Hop," who
famously rapped with former U.S. President Barack Obama while he beatboxed,
will conclude the line-up on a high note with an experimental documentary. Narrated
by Suboi, the documentary will feature five chapters that are separated into distinct
rooms, each taking a unique conceptual approach, exploring her multi-layered
personality, or creative visions and inspirations.
Over several weeks, Green
Is The New Black, Asia's
first ever conscious festival and platform, will drive conversations by hosting
sustainability live panel discussions with thought leaders and industry experts
who are at the forefront of change in the food, fashion, and urban communities.
There will also be a special preview of "The Naked Arctic Adventure", a
documentary that chronicles Green Is The New Black founders, Stephanie Dickson,
and Paula Miquelis, on their expedition to the Arctic Circle to witness the
effects of climate change first-hand.
In a series on Wonderfruit, a popular music, art, and lifestyle festival in
Thailand, SCOPES will showcase the community of driven individuals who are
shaping the future with their innovations in art and architecture, food, wellness,
and music. One of the films, titled "Art in The Fields: A look at art curation behind Wonderfruit," will explore the curation and collaboration with
various artists to design a festival that is rooted in sustainability.
A
place for creative exchange
1880, a social club born of the notion that
conversations make the world a better place, will provide a junction for
dialogues between passionate individuals from different walks of life. Under
the theme "Driving Tomorrow", the series will share their stories told from
their own lens:
Anna
Haotanto, founder
of The New Savvy, Asia's leading financial and career platform for women
Dr.
Parag Khanna, a
leading global strategy advisor who has been an advisor to the U.S. National
Intelligence Council, and author of The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict
& Culture in the 21st Century
Dr.
Ayesha Khanna, CEO of
ADDO AI, an artificial intelligence advisory firm and incubator
Leanne
Robers, co-founder and
co-CEO of She Loves Tech, the world's largest start-up competition and
accelerator programme for women-led and women-impacting tech start-ups
Lorin
Winata, founder of Melati Drinks, Asia's
first non-alcoholic aperitif crafted from Indonesian wellness tonics
As dialogue and spirit of collaboration are an
essential hallmark for SCOPES, Porsche is keen to bring together even more
creative minds in this region, and is calling for submissions on the platform for
a chance to be featured. Creative contributors such as artists, film makers,
visionary entrepreneurs or designers are invited to share their vision of,
"What's Your Scope?". They can submit their projects that shape the future now
linked to a pioneering spirit in harmony with tradition, sustainability, and design.
The first virtual edition of SCOPES will run from 1 August to mid-September. "SCOPES
driven by Porsche" first premiered in Berlin, followed by Amsterdam and Tokyo, and
will head to Warsaw after the Southeast Asian edition is completed.
Known
for his iconic guerrilla, and collage approach mixed of different graphic
elements and designs, Theseus' works often feature a strong range of materials
and printing technology. He is also known internationally for his work for
Comme De Garcons, Louis Vuitton and Gerhard Steidl. He is one of four overseas
artists, along with 16 Japanese artists, selected to produce artworks for the
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Jess Connelly
Sultry
singer Jess Connelly makes evocative songs from the heart. Her records dabble
in Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Electronic, and other genres. Spending most of her
younger years growing up in Australia, Jess has made Manila, Philippines her
home since high school.
Narelle Kheng
Narelle
is a 27-year-old, Singapore-based singer and actress. She made her debut as
part of local pop quartet The Sam Willows as their bassist and vocalist. Before
her debut, she studied Theatre Studies and Drama in junior college, which has
led to an acting career alongside her music one. As a solo artist, she strives
to build a comfort-community of hope through her music; a safe haven to express
oneself for anyone and everyone who feels lonely or lost.
Ramengvrl
Known
for her infectious bars and unique, straight-to-the-point fashionable style,
Ramengvrl has made her mark with edge and consistency. Winning Song of the Year
titles in 2018 and 2019, she was named Indonesia's future of Rap by VICE.
Suboi
Hàng Lâm Trang Anh, known by her stage name Suboi,
is a Vietnamese rapper, singer, and songwriter. Raised in Saigon, where she
lives, Suboi is the first Vietnamese female rapper to become successful in her
country and is considered Vietnam's queen of Hip Hop.
Dr.
Parag Khanna
Dr. Parag Khanna is a leading global strategy
advisor, world traveller, and best-selling author. He is Founder & Managing
Partner of FutureMap, a data and scenario based strategic advisory firm.
Parag's newest book is MOVE: The Forces Uprooting Us (2021), which was preceded
by The Future is Asian: Commerce, Conflict & Culture in the 21st Century
(2019).
Dr.
Ayesha Khanna
Dr. Ayesha Khanna is the Co-Founder and CEO of
ADDO AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) solutions firm and incubator. She has
been a strategic advisor on artificial intelligence, smart cities and fintech
to leading corporations and governments.
Lorin
Winata
Lorin Winata is the founder of Melati Drinks,
Asia's first non-alcoholic aperitif crafted from Indonesian wellness tonics. The
27-year-old worked previously worked in venture capital, and all the late
nights spent entertaining left the health-conscious Winata searching for more
nourishing alternatives. When she couldn't find them, she decided to make her
own and crafted an uplifting, restorative, zero-alcohol, plant-based aperitif.
Anna
Haotanto
Anna Haotanto is the Managing Partner & COO of
ABZD Capital and the Managing Director & CMO of Gourmet Food Holdings, an
investment firm focusing on opportunities in the global F&B industry. She
is also the founder (former CEO) of The New Savvy – Asia's leading financial,
investments and career platform for women.
Leanne
Robers
Leanne Robers is an entrepreneur, start-up
advisor, community builder and public speaker. Leanne is the Co-Founder of She
Loves Tech, the world's largest start-up competition and accelerator program
for women-led and women-impact tech start-ups.
Stephanie
Dickson
Stephanie Dickson is the founder of Green Is The
New Black, Asia's first Conscious Festival and media platform, for people who
want to live more sustainably by improving the way they think, work and consume
while doing more good in the world. Her mission is to advance collective
consciousness through conversations, content, and experiences, supporting
people to find inspiration, gain knowledge and be able to take action to create
a better lives for themselves and the planet.
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About Porsche Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
Porsche
Asia Pacific Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, the
leading sports car manufacturer based in Stuttgart. Best known for the 911
model line, Porsche also produces the Cayenne, Macan, Panamera, 718 Boxster and
718 Cayman models. In 2019, it introduced the Taycan, the first fully-electric
sports car.
Porsche
Asia Pacific commenced operations on 1 October 2001 and currently oversees 13
countries from its headquarters in Singapore: Brunei, Cambodia, French
Polynesia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, the
Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. As a market incubator,
it offers support to its importers and dealers in After Sales, Business
Development, Marketing, New Business Fields, Public Relations and Sales, helping
them to further professionalise operations, cater to customer needs to
ultimately grow their business.