SKYY Vodka Directed by Anthony Mandler

Following years of creating some of the most memorable and iconic images in advertising history, SKYY® Vodka announces the launch of its advertising and social media campaign developed by Lambesis, titled “Be Part of the Art,” to support new SKYY Infusions® Moscato Grape, the first-ever Moscato grape infused vodka available in the US.
 

 

The cutting-edge television commercial features a collaboration between leading music video director, Anthony Mandler (who previously directed 16 of Rihanna’s career-making videos, as well as Jay-Z’s “Run This Town,” The Killer’s “When You Were Young,” and numerous commercials for brands including Nike, Samsung and Motorola); hip-hop artist, Theophilus London; and award-winning artist, Kadir Nelson.  The commercial was produced by Believe Media/Black Hand Cinema.

 
In the visually stunning spot director Mandler infuses Nelson’s iconic paintings into various “Versailles meets hip-hop” art gallery scenes.  On cue, Theophilus London’s original music “I Stand Alone” sparks the paintings to come to life as party goers start an impromptu dance party while sipping SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape cocktails. 

 
The brand rolls out their “Be Part of the Art” social media campaign in tandem, inviting fans to contribute to a Moscato Mosaic masterpiece. Consumer photos submitted via SKYY Vodka social media channels using the hashtag #BePartoftheArt will be added to a giant digital canvas displayed in New York City. The canvas will quickly evolve into a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork as thousands of user’s photos from around the world virtually fill the mural. The “BePartoftheArt” mosaic will also be featured on the brand’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/skyyvodka) with one dollar for every photo tagged benefitting charity partner Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network. Use the Facebook app at: https://www.facebook.com/skyyvodka/app_651716244842185

 
“The ‘Be Part of the Art’ campaign embodies the hip hop culture’s evolution as it moves away from the cognac and Cristal-fueled days of excess towards a broader, all-encompassing influence on the trendsetters of today and tomorrow – what some are calling the ‘Moscato Movement’,” said Umberto Luchini, Head of Marketing, Campari America. “SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape’s new marketing platform encompasses every aspect of the ‘Moscato Movement,’ including art, music, design, fashion and a delectable cocktailing experience. Blending the remarkable works of Anthony Mandler, Kadir Nelson and Theophilus London helps us to ignite and inspire a thirst for not only the first-ever Moscato Grape infused vodka but also a thirst to be a part of a sexy, trend-forward, glamorous world of art and nightlife.”

The “Be Part of the Art” campaign will appear on national cable networks, including Bravo, ESPN, E! Network, BET, Oxygen, Style and FX among others. These spots will be accompanied by digital site takeovers, rich digital media, billboards, transit, and large-format wall installations in the U.S. rolling out throughout 2013.

Credits

Brand: SKYY Infusions Moscato Grape
Campaign: Be Part Of The Art

Agency: Lambesis
Executive Creative Director: Chad Farmer
Brand Equity Director: Heather Johnson
Brand Integration Manager: Katie Beer
Producer: Hugh Bacher

Production Company: Believe Media/Black Hand Cinema
Executive Producer: Liz Silver
Producer: Heather Heller
Director: Anthony Mandler
Director of Photography: Malik Sayeed

Editorial: Bonch
Producer: Jennifer Chavarria
Editor: Jeff Selis

Music: Theophilus London "I Stand Alone" © 2011 WMG