19 Feb 2013 Dan Findlay Launches First Solo Exhibition at Lightbombs Contemporary Local Musician, Producer and Club

Owner Reveals Hidden Talents with New Collection of Art Work Hong Kong based musician and the man behind popular venues like Midnight & Co. and the Blk Brd reveals his talents as a multimedia artist with the unveiling of his first solo exhibition on March 16, 2013 at Lightbombs Contemporary, a Hong Kong based art advisory and exhibit space in Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen. Internationally acclaimed for his musical accomplishments Dan Findlay is a pioneer of the Hong Kong independent music scene whose music and club ventures have received both artistic recognition and commercial success. With a colorful career beginning as a geologist on oil and gold exploration sites from Indonesia to Niger he eventually found his calling as a musician, film maker and bar and nightclub owner, ultimately finding his feet in Hong Kong. Smoothly transitioning into the realm of visual arts in recent years, his works have been privately collected since 2010 with pieces displayed at Art East Island 2012 with a further open Studio in May 2013 scheduled under Art East Island later this year. His oil paintings manifest themselves on canvas through abstract textures and forms. Creating interesting perspectives universal for both artist and viewer, his work is both emotional and intriguing, opening the possibility for visceral and emotional encounters. Inventive in coloring, Findlay's first solo showcase Untitled March 2013 is a journey birthed by passion and experimentation that channels itself to a present and future laden with great possibility. Media are cordially invited for an exclusive private preview of the collection at 4pm on Saturday March 16, 2013 where the artist will be on hand to share his thoughts and will also available for interview. For any editorial enquiries and to confirm your attendance kindly contact Alessandra Tinio via alessandra.tinio@gmail.com or 98807464 - Please note that RSVPs are required. With an exciting display of pieces from one of the Hong Kong music scenes most interesting troubadours, the exhibition is sure to be the perfect experience for art lovers to indulge their cultural appetite this month. -ENDSUntitled March 2013 by Dan Findlay will be on display at Lightbombs Contemporary from March 16, 2013 to April 6, 2013. For further information about Lightbombs Contemporary or to schedule a viewing contact Zoe Pea at zoe@lightbombs.com or call +852 677 212 56.
Press Preview Details March 16, 2013 4:30 PM - Press Preview (RSVP Required) 6:00 PM - Invite Only Preview (RSVP Required) Lightbombs Contemporary Unit 2B1, 12 Yip Fat Street Evergreen Industrial Mansion Wong Chuk Hang Aberdeen Alessandra Tinio Alessandra.tinio@gmail.com 98807464

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