Asian Art Exhibition by Matthias Dathe
and Jared Fitzgerald
While
we were visiting London recently, it was also the month for Asian Art in London. London galleries
are featuring some of the World’s Greatest Asian Art. Since Dorsett Shepherds Bush pride themselves
on their Asian roots, the hotel has set an Asian
Art Experience package with Asian Art in London to let hotel guests embark
on an exclusive one-off art tour while staying at the hotel.
Through
the Asian Art Experience package, art aficionados get to experience Dorsett Shepherds Bush beautiful accommodation
as well as enjoy breakfast and a delectable afternoon tea at Jin Bar. Then they
are taken on a tour of London galleries led by specialist Kerr McIlwraith of
Asian Art in London. Highlights of the tour included visits to Gregg Baker Asian Art, Jorge Welsh
Gallery, Marchant Asian Art and Fleurdelys, providing the opportunity for guests
to appreciate and learn about Asian art under the expert guidance of Asian Art
in London.
Guests
were also able to enjoy the Asian Art pop up exhibition that took place at Jin
Bar at the hotel from Nov 5 to Nov 14 showcasing two talented artist – Matthias Dathe and Jared Fitzgerald and their Asian Art creations.
Matthias
Dathe
Showcasing
his forte in fine Asian jewelry, German born Matthias brings forth his talent
from his travels to Asia and living in Hong Kong. Inspired by his passion and
love for Chinese Jade Art Crafts and the Art of Asian Jewelry design, his
pieces marries East meets West where he creates his masterpieces from antique
jade, stones and silver as well. He is a self-taught jeweler. When asked why
Asian in his jewelry design, Matthias replies that Asian art originates from
nature. He is intrigue with the symbols and patterns that evoke strong
confidence and conveys stories to everyone.
His
creations are truly unique, with pieces that he hunts his material for years
before he turns them into this creations. Each piece is one-of-its-kind. His
jade collection is gorgeously intricate with links to creatures from Asian
Mythology. His silver collections also links to the Asian art and mythology but
evokes modern and clean designs. From rings, necklace, bracelets to belts and
cufflinks, his pieces command attention with their front and back designs. His
objectives is simple, to let the wearer feel confident and sexy when wearing
his pieces. His first exhibition was in Berlin, followed by smaller private
showcase in Hong Kong and now London.
White Dragon Disc Necklace
Dragon on Swirl Disc Necklace
Nephrite Disc Necklace
Panther on Disc Necklace
The Four Face Beast Pendant
White Dragon Bracelet
The
Japanese Garden Belt - antique japanese sword guard buckle tsuba brass with
silver inlays, framed in silver on red leather belt with snake skin pattern
Jared
Fitzgerald
His
art is contemporary Chinese ceramic art. His work amalgamates East and West traditions,
using traditional Chinese materials as well as art to convey a contemporary
narrative. Jared’s pieces has been featured in solo as well as various group
exhibitions in United States, China and now Britain.
Born
in Seattle, USA, with an education in Fine Arts and Classical Archaeology from
the University of Washington, he has created some of the most interesting Asian
Art pieces from classical ink painting to glazed ceramics. The founding
director of FitzGerald Fine Arts, he has established an unprecedented
international platform for contemporary and modern Chinese ceramics. He
produces all his pieces in Beijing and the southern town of Jing de Zhen.
Three Mountains, 2013
Plants Growing, 2014
A Night
of Appreciation of Asian Art Exhibition
A Night of Appreciation for the Asian Art Exhibition was held on 11 Nov, hosted by Philip Schaetz,
Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing of Dorsett Hospitality
International and Hilary Cross, General Manager of Dorsett Shepherds Bush. Honorary
guests and members of the media were invited to be up close and personal with
Matthias Dathe with his first showcase at Dorsett Shepherds Bush, London. Held
at the Jin Bar, many were seen examining and admiring the pieces from Matthias
and Jared while sipping Jin Bar’s signature cocktails.
DORSETT
SHEPHERDS BUSH
58 Shepherds Bush Green,
London W12 8QE, United
Kingdom
Email:
info.shepherdsbush@dorsetthotels.com
Tel: +44 (0) 203 262
1026
Dorsett
Shepherds Bush Awards
Certificate of
Excellence 2015 Winner by TripAdvisor
Hammersmith Society
Environment Award – June 2015
Schueco Design
Excellence Award – June 2015
Architect’s Journal Retrofit
Hotel Award – September 2015
Best New Business by
Hammersmith & Fulham Brilliant Business Awards – November 2015
Hospitality Business of
the Year 2015 by West London Business Awards – December 2015
This trip was made
possible by Malaysia Airlines, UK Visit Britain and Dorsett Shepherds Bush
London. All stories and comments in my posts are purely derived from my own
experiences through the trip.
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