A full time artist, Simon Birch is a young Hong Kong artist who's made a huge impact with his energy and vision in the last few years. Apart from his critically acclaimed, dramatic paintings, he's managed to produce overwhelming installations, curated wonderful exhibitions, collaborated with leading artists, produced high profile commissioned works....the list goes on, needless to say Birch is one passionate, motivated man.
Of Armenian descent, born in Brighton in 1969, Birch began painting at a very early age, he is self taught. He has pursued a versatile career, which has included design, music and sport, but he has continued to paint throughout his life. He has been a resident in Hong Kong since 1997. Birch is also well know as a DJ and graffiti artist, his ‘Naughty Monkey’ work receiving much acclaim in the Hong Kong media. He also part owns Yumla, the most happening bar in Hong Kong.
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September 2007 Shanghai Art fair
http://www.cnarts.net/sartfair/
February 2008 Spain Art Fair
http://www.ifema.es/ferias/arco/default.html
May 2008 Hong Kong
http://www.10chancerylanegallery.com/home/
May 2008 Hong Kong Art Fair
http://www.hongkongartfair.com/
June 2008 Sydney, Australia
http://www.boutwelldrapergallery.com.au/
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