Art

Rosewood Hong Kong, a masterfully designed ultra-luxury property that stands at the heart of the Victoria Dockside arts and design district, has firmly established its role as an advocate of contemporary art and design in all its forms. Embracing the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® brand’s A Sense of Place® philosophy, the art collection and interiors reflect Hong Kong’s unique history, culture, and sensibilities.

Sleeping Lady

In the entrance courtyard, Sleeping Lady, a monumental bronze masterpiece by British contemporary artist Thomas Houseago, explores the beauty of the human figure. Known for his figurative work, Houseago’s sculptures and paintings incorporate various media, including plywood, plaster, hemp, graphite, iron rebar, charcoal, bronze and aluminium. His works evoke a sense of urgency, dynamism and vulnerability.

Courtyard, Level 2

Pair of Walking Figures – Jubilee

Upon entry into the statuesque yet intimate lobby, guests are greeted by the majestic bronze sculpture Pair of Walking Figures – Jubilee, created by acclaimed British sculptor Lynn Chadwick. The figures exhibit a sense of eminence, which the sculptor characteristically bestowed on his mature works. This bronze is also an excellent example of his depiction of motion – the monolithic, stately figures appear to stride forward with the sensation that the air stirs as they move by.

Hotel Lobby, Level 2

Bird III

The wooden sculpture work Bird III, created by Wang Keping, a foremost sculptor in France and China, can be found in the reception chamber. The self-taught artist began creating wooden sculptures in 1978, concentrating on figurative and abstract themes with a focus on nature. Keiping was one of the founding members of The Stars (Xing Xing) movement, considered the first avant-garde contemporary art movement in China.

Reception, Level 2

Da Free John

The oversized abstract geometric canvas, Da Free John, can be found in the lift lobby. American contemporary artist Joe Bradley creates abstract art pieces devoid of specific meaning, but instead explore the very implications of the creative act. His visual language shifts between personal and historical art references to create expressions of colour and form. One aspect of his practice that remains constant is his emphasis on the process: intuitive motions of his hand and the impact of material, memory and environment.

Lift Lobby, Level 2

Weird Beauty Series

Next to DarkSide’s Nero Marquina marble-framed bar is a striking, kaleidoscopic black and white art photograph from the Weird Beauty Series by Russian photographer Alexander Khokhlov. In collaboration with make-up artist Valeriya Kutsan, female models' faces are painted in unique and visually powerful black and white designs. This image changes the dynamic between the viewer and the art and proves that simple forms, familiar objects or typical characters can be the central focus of works of beauty.

DarkSide, Level 2

Tea Time

Turning a corner to the restaurant lift lobby, a wall is devoted to Tea Time by London’s Peter Millard & Partners, an installation featuring curated vintage silver teaspoons from Hong Kong’s renowned cha chaan teng eateries – a cheeky nod to the hotel’s own Holt’s Café.

Restaurant Lift Lobby, Level 2

Untitled by Bernard Piffaretti

French artist Bernard Piffaretti bases his art on repetition while analysing the components of painting. Known for his colourful, abstract imagery, each canvas is split by a vertical line into a mirror image – one of the two parts attempts to duplicate the other to create an imperfect image. “The duplication clouds the origin of the time of the work. All supremacy is abolished, and that is the subject of my painting,” says Bernard.

Residences Lift Lobby, Level 2

Hong Kong Life

Influences from glamorous European grand cafés and brasseries elevate the interior of Holt’s Café, a paean to traditional Hong Kong cha chaan teng casual dining culture, combined with unexpected works of contemporary artistry. Hong Kong Life in the restaurant’s Tea Conservatory, by Hong Kong artist Nancy Lee, is a colourful aerial collage of local taxis that exemplifies the aura of the bustling city.

Holt’s Café, Level 2

Zodiac

The Butterfly Room, an elegant, refined tea lounge, is home to a sextet of Zodiac paintings by British artist Damien Hirst. They feature eye-catching circular pops of colour punctuated by a blue butterfly suspended in the centre, inspiring the name of the lavish afternoon tea venue. Hirst’s work is known for its strong association with life and death, as well as profound belief and value systems.

The Butterfly Room, Level 2

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