American Chamber of Commerce 2013
A Voyage Around Wanchai
We all, live life on a stage, with a changing plot and scenery. Art is a method, in which we examine life as if through a prism, a life full of questions. Over the years we have witnessed scenes that at once seem real and illusory, transparent and opaque. We are both performers on stage and audience off stage.
The scenes change, but the themes remain the same, that of old contradictions and new conflicts. The multiple variations of life and death continue. The artist is the storyteller of everyday ‘epics’, an observer of society and at times his asides may reveal some deeper truth for the audience. Wanchai has fascinated me since my arrival in Hong Kong. It is a constantly changing microcosm of life, encompassing the old and new, work and pleasure, the dirty and the clean. With a few exceptions, this exhibition is based on the everyday scenes of Wanchai.
My work predominately combines underpainting in various media, which may include gouache, ink, watercolor, pencil and acrylic with hard and soft pastels applied once the paint is dry.
The opening reception for this exhibition was held on Thursday 17th January 2013 at the American Chamber of Commerce, 1904 Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong. The extended exhibition closed in June 2013. A big thank you goes to all those that made this exhibition possible; including to the many friends and patrons who in no small measure were responsible for the success and vibrancy of the evening, and to AmCham for being such generous hosts throughout the exhibition.
The scenes change, but the themes remain the same, that of old contradictions and new conflicts. The multiple variations of life and death continue. The artist is the storyteller of everyday ‘epics’, an observer of society and at times his asides may reveal some deeper truth for the audience. Wanchai has fascinated me since my arrival in Hong Kong. It is a constantly changing microcosm of life, encompassing the old and new, work and pleasure, the dirty and the clean. With a few exceptions, this exhibition is based on the everyday scenes of Wanchai.
My work predominately combines underpainting in various media, which may include gouache, ink, watercolor, pencil and acrylic with hard and soft pastels applied once the paint is dry.
The opening reception for this exhibition was held on Thursday 17th January 2013 at the American Chamber of Commerce, 1904 Bank of America Tower, 12 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong. The extended exhibition closed in June 2013. A big thank you goes to all those that made this exhibition possible; including to the many friends and patrons who in no small measure were responsible for the success and vibrancy of the evening, and to AmCham for being such generous hosts throughout the exhibition.
The Blue Tram
Johnston Road, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
ORIGINAL IS SOLD (PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE)
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Blood & Guts
Wanchai Road, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
ORIGINAL IS SOLD (PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE)
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
The Fire
Wanchai Road, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Closing Time
Corner of Triangle St and Wanchai Rd
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Fanny Florist
Lockhart Road, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
ORIGINAL IS SOLD (PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE)
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Street Food
Lockhart Road, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Out for Dinner
Triangle Street, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
ORIGINAL IS SOLD (PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE)
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Shek Ho Beach
Shek Ho, Hong Kong
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
ORIGINAL IS SOLD (PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE)
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Three Wise Monks
Tai Wo St Playground, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper(70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Catch of the Day
Stone Nullah Lane, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Slow Business
Lockhart Road, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
ORIGINAL IS SOLD (PRINTS STILL AVAILABLE)
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Ready to Cast Off
Wanchai Ferry Pier
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
The Ferry Arrives
Wanchai Ferry Pier
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Poker Face
Triangle Street, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898
Diamond in the Rough
Corner of Johnston Rd and Triangle St, Wanchai
Ink, watercolor, pencil, technical pencil, color pencil, pastel - original artwork on watercolor paper (70 cm x 50 cm)
HK$17,000
Available in a signed limited edition of 25 prints – HK$5,000 (un-framed)
Email: william.sims@hotmail.com; Tel: (852) 5320 8898