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Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
Simon Birch
A showcase of new worksOpening Reception: Thursday October 8 2009 / 7.00pm – 10.00pm Please RSVP to rsvp@carmichaelgallery.com Exhibition Dates: October 8 – October 29 Address: Carmichael Gallery / 1257 N. La Brea Ave / West Hollywood CA 90038 Simon Birch’s dramatic large-scale portraits are breathtaking in their scale and sophistication. With a refined treatment of tone color and astute awareness of textural rhythms, the award-winning Hong Kong based painter and multimedia artist’s new oils on canvas dazzle and excite in their glorious portrayal of fluid human motion and fragmented emotional states.
Over time, Simon has created a deeply personal style which fuses striking figuration with abstract deconstruction. His ability to identify, shape, amplify and reduce raw physical and internal passion stems from an early interest in the works of Caravaggio, Rothko and Basquiat, but with a bold, distinctive approach that signals his importance as one of the most important emerging painters of his generation. Mesmerizing in their complexity, Simon’s works envelop the viewer and invite them to participate and interpret for themselves what lies within the rich layers of pigmentation and explosive subject matter. From his early self-produced productions to the gallery shows that have followed, Simon has garnered enormous attention in regional and international media and cultivated a solid extended network of collectors and enthusiasts. His first showcase of works in Los Angeles will be on display at Carmichael Gallery from October 8th through October 29th. To enquire about available work, please contact art at carmichaelgallery dot com. About Carmichael Gallery: Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibits emerging international contemporary artists with a focus on narrative and figurative painting, mixed media and sculpture. Carmichael Gallery is located at 1257 N. La Brea Avenue, on the SW corner of La Brea and Fountain, West Hollywood, CA 90038. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and by appointment. For more information, please visit our website www.carmichaelgallery.com, email art at carmichaelgallery dot com, or call 323.969.0600.
UPCOMING SHOWS AND EVENTS:
Thursday October 8 - October 29, 2009 - In the main gallery The L.A. case a solo exhibition of new work by case. In the showcase space, a selection of new work by Simon Birch. Friday October 9 - October 11, 2009 - Carmichael Gallery will participate in The Beyond Eden Art Fair, a multi-gallery event celebrating the new contemporary art scene in Los Angeles at Barnsdall Park. Thursday November 5 - December 3, 2009 - In the entire gallery Dark Doings a solo exhibition of new work by Dan Witz.
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Born in Brighton in 1969, Simon’s entry into the formal art world is singular. With no conventional training, he was encouraged by his parents to develop his early promise and, upon moving to Hong Kong in the mid-nineties, made his living as a construction worker until he had secured the means to fully pursue his artistic goals and even finance his first exhibitions.
