Hong Kong’s first agency for independent designers and illustrators took over the ArtFinger Gallery on Hollywood Road for the launch party of their brand new website, HATCH.HK last Thursday 10th December.

The walls of the gallery were adorned with a selection of featured works from artists such as Benny Luk, Calvin Ho, Johnny Cheuk and Kate Barnett, giving a taste of their abounding creative talents that stretch across multiple disciplines including illustration, typography, installation, 3D-modelling and animation.

HATCH’s Artist Manager, Krisdean Law emphasized their commitment to promoting local artists overseas as well as locally, and bridging the divide between art and commercial needs. Several of their artists they represent have previously collaborated with companies for events and commercial projects, such as PikPik Zoo who were invited to work with celebrated style icons Havianas, and who’s hanging PikPik Panda installation inhabited the gallery’s frontage for the event.

Given the resurgence of pride and productivity in our local art scene it’s great to be able to endorse an enterprise that is working towards the development of local artists and nurturing the relationship between artists and companies seeking the talents of these individuals.

To see some of the artwork on show and photos from the night check out Brouhaha issue 1 when it hits the street on January 4th 2010.

http://www.hatch.hk/

-Tim Pritchard

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