Hong Kong and China Artist
About Giles Dawe
Giles is an English artist living in Hong Kong & Zhuhai, China. Born in Bristol / England in 1977, he began painting at an early age and has studied painting and sculpture extensively in France and Cardiff under the famous UK landscape painter Terry Setch and is inspired by painters such as Chirico, Dali and Magritte.
Since 2003, he has lived in Hong Kong and China and is looking to build a reputation in Hong Kong and beyond. He also runs the successful web company Misohoni.
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Life in China
A look at all the things needed to live in China.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
The 50k RMB Huang Vase
Started out as a simple commission for a special person I think of alot, this vase of flowers uses more techniques combining soft tones with thick managed flecks of paint.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
U Life Magazine
Interview with the Zhuhai based magazine, 4 page interview in 2010.
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Gallery by the Harbour
Samues Leung and Gallery by the Harbour, 2 week group exhibition over June 2010.
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Double Images
It took a while, but I managed to create the same painting using a touch of surrealism and realistic scenery.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
Fisher Girl
Again based on the scenery near the Ferry Port in Zhuhai. The famous sculpture is now huge looking over the tiny people on the rocks.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
Woman and Wine
Based again on the interesting rock formations in Zhuhai, the piece combines a woman, seethrough with a wine spill.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
Invisible Woman
Based on Zhuhai’s famous rocks near the Zhuhai Ferry port, I attempted to paint the hundreds of rocks near the shore. Whilst staring at the shapes, I thought I spotted the shape of a woman, the bent knee in the top left, body and face…so if you look at the image closely you can see the lines of a woman laying down.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
Life and Death
Showcasing my skills of Rembrandt style painting using layers of dark washes.
- Art: Oils on Canvas
Online Mentions
Round up of all web interviews and mentions that have taken place on the Internet.
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HK Magazine
Interview with HK Magazine discussing briefly my artwork and influences.
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State of the Arts
Samues Leung and the State of the Arts Gallery held a 2 week solo exhibition over January 2010.
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Zhuhai
Features interpretations from Zhuhai such as the famous Fisher Girl, rocks and the landscape view of Macau in the distance. There is an outline of the map of China, inspired by Chinese artist Zhou Jin Hua.
- Art: Oils on wood
Old China
There is no hidden imagery or thought provoking meaning in this picture, as the artist wanted show the view of China’s roots and was inspired by the ancient buildings in Shanghai.
- Art: Oils on wood
Reflections of Memories
The nude woman harks back to a classical age of romanticising painting. The woman’s features are hidden and she is looking at a series of stacked boxes which replicate an outline of her image.
- Art: Oils on wood
Publications and Exhibitions
- Online Mentions
- HK Magazine 2009
- City Magazine 2005
- IDN Magazine 2005
- Gallery by the Harbour, HK
- State of the Arts, Hong Kong
- Biennale Tour 2007, Europe
- Shan Gallery, Hong Kong
- Fourgeres, France
- Severnshed, England
- Atlantic Coffee, Wales
- Biennale Tour 2000, Wales
- UWIC, Wales
- The Picture House, England
- Olivettes, Nantes, France