Already well established in the Pedder Building, where global giants including Gagosian are housed, Pearl Lam galleries is to inaugurate the second space on March 5 2015 at the SOHO 189 complex in the Sheung Wan district.
Whilst the Pedder Street space will continue to exhibit internationally renowned, established artists the new space will act as a platform for emerging artists. Whilst Western artists might occasionally be exhibited at the space, the focus will principally be on contemporary Chinese art.
Ren Ri 任日 (b.1984), Yuansu Series II #6-14 (2013-2014),
Acrylic box, natural beeswax
(Courtesy the artist and Pearl Lam Galleries)
The work of Ren Ri, Chinese artisti based in Shanghai, is to be the subject of the gallery’s inaugural exhibition, on display until April 12. "Yuansu Projects" will see Ren Ri present an installation created entirely of acrylic crystal and bee’s wax.
The gallery situated in the Pedder Building is currently hosting an exhibition of work by artist Ben Quilty entitled "Straight White Male" until March 1, 2015.
