Marlie Décopain-Lake is a New York-based motion graphics artist and illustrator known for her versatile portfolio spanning advertising, broadcast, and branding. Her passion for design is deeply rooted in a love for creation, where the process itself brings her immense joy. Marlie’s practice encompasses a wide range of artistic forms—from tactile to digital—each continuously fueling her creativity in distinctive and unexpected ways. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts (SVA), Marlie quickly established herself in the fast-paced world of advertising, contributing to both national and international campaigns. Her vibrant illustrations have been exhibited in New York City galleries and form part of prestigious collections, including those at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, Yale University, and the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Throughout her career, Marlie has championed the belief that art is a transformative force, capable of awakening inner voices and stirring emotions. Committed to this vision, she strives to inspire others to embrace creativity as a tool for personal empowerment and a catalyst for meaningful, positive change.
Tibet House US was founded at the request of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who at the inauguration in 1987 stated his wish for a long-term cultural institution to ensure the survival of Tibetan civilization and culture, whatever the political destiny of the six million people of Tibet itself.
