Caroline Tronel grew up in Paris, immersed in street art but has made her home in Hong Kong, where she shares her positive and meaningful messages through murals, installations and canvases. Her captivating artworks fuse upcycling art with sustainability. Biography Born in the USA and raised in Paris, Caroline Tronel is a trailblazing artist who has captivated the international art scene with her bold, thought-provoking creations. Now based in Hong Kong, she transforms urban landscapes with powerful sculptures, murals, and installations that redefine the boundaries between art, sustainability, and culture. Renowned for her signature GIANT CRUSHED CANS series, Tronel challenges perceptions of consumerism, turning discarded materials into monumental works of art. Her pieces are more than sculptures—they are a call to action, inspiring a global dialogue on sustainability and the power of reinvention. Her impact is undeniable: her works have adorned the walls of International Art Fairs and prestigious venues such as K11 MUSEA, the HONG KONG CONVENTION CENTER, TAI KWUN, SOHO HOUSE, the MONDRIAN HOTEL, The CORDIS HOTEL and The EAST HOTEL TAIKOO, as well as SHANGHAI EXHIBITION CENTER and the contemporary art center REXKL in Kuala Lumpur. She has also been honoured with exhibitions at the French Consul General’s RESIDENCE and the FRENCH MAY ARTS FESTIVAL, solidifying her status as a force in contemporary art. Tronel’s influence extends beyond traditional art spaces. Her collaborations with luxury international brands—including VALRHONA, MOLESKINE, CASETIFY, KAVIARI PARIS, and KIBO—make creativity an everyday experience. In 2024, a documentary featuring her GIANT CRUSHED CANS series was showcased at the International Movie Festival on Sustainable Development, further amplifying her voice on a global stage. Beyond her sculptural work, her emblematic SHINING HEART—a reimagining of the Chinese Double Happiness symbol—adorns walls across the city, symbolizing interconnected souls and the universal longing for connection in an era of fragmentation. With a visionary approach and an unrelenting commitment to meaningful art, Caroline Tronel continues to push boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on contemporary culture. Shows 2025 THE GIANT CRUSHED CANS Solo Show - Showing Bronze scultpures HONG KONG SWIRE PROPERTIES Taikoo March/April, 2025 2024 THE GIANT CRUSHED CANS Solo Show KUALA LUMPUR REXKL Jalan Sultan February, 2024 2023 THE GIANT CRUSHED CANS Solo Show IT'S FAIR III Solo Show FRENCH LOVERS Collaboration with French consulate LUMIERE RUNWAY SOLO Solo GROUP SHOW Group Show RESHAPE Group Show CITY AS STUDIO Group Show HONG KONG MONDRIAN HOTEL Tsim Sha Tsui HONG KONG ARTAFLO GALLERY Wong Chuk Hang HONG KONG CONVENTION CENTER Wan Chai HONG KONG THE FRINGE CLUB Central CHINA SHANGHAI EXHIBITION CENTRE Jing'An HONG KONG SOHO HOUSE French May Art Festival HONG KONG K11 ART FOUNDATION K11 MUSEA December, 2023 September, 2023 July 14th, 2023 May, 2023 June, 2023 May, 2023 March, 2023 2022 SOLO AT MOLESKINE Solo Show IT'S FAIR II Solo Show SOLO AT CLAUDEL Solo Show BACK TO REALITY Solo Show METAVISION Group show URBAN COLORZ Group show HONG KONG PMQ Central HONG KONG HAPPY FISH STUDIO Sheung Wan HONG KONG TAI KWUN Central HONG KONG K11 MUSEA Tsim Sha Tsui HONG KONG K11 MUSEA Tsim Sha Tsui HONG KONG SOHO HOUSE Sheung Wan December, 2022 September, 2022 May, 2022 April - May, 2022 April - May, 2022 March, 2022 2021 SOLO Solo Show DIGITAL ART FAIR ASIA Group Show IT'S FAIR I (The Up-Cycling Urban Art Fair) Group Show HONG KONG WERKRAUM GALLERY Wong Chuk Hang HONG KONG DIGITAL ART FAIR ASIA Central HONG KONG ON THE LIST Central December, 2021 October, 2021 October, 2021 COLOR THE WORLD Group Show HONG KONG FRENCH MAY ART FESTIVAL Lai Chi Kok June, 2021

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JOY Turn your products into collectibles and create unforgettable events We worked with them! Introduction JOY From Hong Kong's vibrant street art scene to a global phenomenon, JOY symbol is turning any object into an iconic collectible. Created by French artist THE FRENCH GIRL in 2020, this shining double heart symbol merges the Chinese "double happiness" character with universal energy, creating an icon. More than a symbol, JOY is a seal of desirability. From Casetify's limited-edition tech accessories to Moleskine's artist-collaboration notebooks, Seven Friday's watches, and Kaviari Paris' luxury coffrets, each piece becomes a cultural and desirable artifact. Mondrian, Cordis & East Hotel infused it into immersive guest experiences, while KIBO made it the heartbeat of responsible footwear. Even Le Consulat Général de France embraced JOY as a symbol of cross-cultural connection. The magic? JOY transforms collaborations into icons - whether gracing tech accessories, hospitality, horology, fashion, or gourmet experiences. For collectors, it's a movement celebrating life's brightest connections. Wherever it appears, JOY elevates, turning objects into coveted treasures and every collaboration into a happy moment Download our full portfolio to get more inspiration! JOY Licensing & Partnerships Book

The French Girl utilizes her artistic talent to convey positive and meaningful messages about sustainability and environmental consciousness through murals, installations, and canvases. Her Giant Crushed Cans series is a testament to her passion for promoting sustainability and individual action. 'À La Résidence Du Consul' The French General Consulate of Hong Kong & Macau acquired an artwork of THE FRENCH GIRL. 'Dans La Rue' Street Art Projects in Hong Kong 'Béton' At the beginning of her practice, THE FRENCH GIRL was spaying her Shining Heart signature on concrete tiles rescued from the street. Spray on concrete tiles rescued from the street 30cm x 30cm x 3cm 'Coffee Table' Installation RUBIK’S CUBES 'Impact' Following her series on real concrete tiles, THE FRENCH GIRL started a canvas series. Spray on acrylic “façon béton" 1m x 1m 'Back to Reality' Invited to the first Digital Art Fair Asia in October 2021, THE FRENCH GIRL created a series of digital art based on physically hand-painted textures. The organic-feel pieces were showcased on screens for the first time in October at DAFA 2021 and for a solo show at K11 Musea in May 2022. The artist then brought the artworks “back to reality” in a series of limited editions lithographies and dye sublimation on aluminum, making hand-painted textures travel from the physical world to the digital world and finally back to reality in the physical world. 'Rooftop' During COVID time, Caroline Tronel started to paint on her own rooftop. That's how THE FRENCH GIRL artist was born, her rooftop being her first ever artwork. Drone picture.

The French Girl is a Hong Kong artist inspired by Chinese culture, by people and sustainability The Giant Crushed Cans Series The French Girl examines the poetry of the ordinary, redefining contemporary consumer culture through alchemy of form and material. In her hands, the humble aluminum can—an emblem of fleeting modern life, an icon of urban nightlife and street ritual—is immortalized in bronze, a medium of legacy and reverence. This metamorphosis from disposable to enduring not only questions societal hierarchies of worth but also transfigures street iconography into objects of contemplation. The Giant Crushed Cans series monumentalizes this ubiquitous artifact of urbanity, freezing its crushed form in enduring bronze. The transformation invites discourse on sustainability, collective memory, and the absurdity of cultural preservation. By conflating industrial waste with classical craftsmanship, the artist destabilizes perceptions of worth and invites a meditation on what deserves permanence in the Anthropocene era. The series comprises limited-edition bronze sculptures (4 + 4 AP). Currently on view in a curated public art initiative with Swire Properties Group. For institutional or private acquisition inquiries, please liaise with the artist’s studio. 'The Giant Crushed Cans' 2025 Swire Properties, Hong Kong Installation 'At Mondrian' 2024 Mondrian Hotel, Hong Kong Installation 'A Giant Pink Can' 2024 Movie in competition 'The Giant Pink Can' 2023 Sculpture 100cm x 50cm The Giant Crushed Cans' 2023 Solo Show Sculptures 70m x 50 cm 'Crushed Cans Compositions' 2021 Sculptures 84cm x 30cm