Exhibition of contemporary works from Modern ArtBuyer
Four Seasons London at Canary Wharf hosts an exhibition of contemporary works from Modern ArtBuyer. The collaboration sees the hotel's public spaces become art installation, with work from some of the UK's most-exciting talents, creating a stimulating experience for all hotel visitors.
Four Seasons London at Canary Wharf and Modern ArtBuyer launches the first of many art exhibits on Thursday, 20 September 2012 and throughout the Autumn. The ambience of the hotel's public spaces will be enhanced and offset with playful contemporary artworks by local talents. Artists showing throughout the hotel include Alexander Johnson, whose work is largely based on reconnaissance photographs taken by his father during the war, followed by Jason Keeley whose screen-prints epitomises the grace and beauty of the physical form.
In addition to the artwork exhibitions and especially for culture vultures, Four Seasons London at Canary Wharf is also delighted to announce a vibrant entertainment programme to complement the colourful surroundings. Every Thursday evening guests will be able to enjoy live DJs, speciality cocktails using the art as inspiration and complimentary canapés creating the perfect place to wind down. By collaborating with Modern ArtBuyer, Four Seasons London at Canary Wharf continues to offer guests memorable experiences by making art a central part of the guest offering.
"In recent years, we have realised that many of our guests are also art aficionados and that cultural tourism, especially in the east-side of London, can begin the minute they arrive in the lobby of the hotel," explains Michael Purtill, General Manager of Four Seasons London at Canary Wharf.
Jessica Lloyd-Smith, Director at Modern ArtBuyer added, "we've chosen to exhibit work that we know will enhance the hotel environment and that we believe will appeal to the discerning business and leisure traveller. The stunning contemporary artwork will bring a sense of tranquility to the ultra-modern three-storey lobby."
Commencing on 20 September with a launch party at Four Seasons London at Canary Wharf, guests will be able to view the art with a complimentary cocktail, while soaking up the energetic atmosphere from 5:00pm - 8:00pm. After the launch event there will be a variety of great food and beverage offers during the Autumn. This week's speciality cocktail is the 'Spitfire' infused with fresh chillies and inspired by the aerial theme of Alexander Johnson's work.
About Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts: Four Seasons Hotel London at Canary Wharf is situated within the Canary Riverside development, in Canary Wharf, a vibrant, fast-growing area of London. The Hotel offers 142 rooms including 14 suites, a northern Italian restaurant, fitness centre (as well as complimentary access to Virgin Active Health Club) and a wide range of meeting facilities. The hotel is located a convenient 10 minute drive from London City Airport linking it to key European destinations. With the hotel's close proximity to the Jubilee underground station, it is also conveniently located 20 minutes from London's West End.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is the world's most honoured hotel brand. Dedicated to continuous innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons invented luxury for the modern traveller. From elegant surroundings of the finest quality, to caring, highly personalised 24-hour service, Four Seasons embodies a true "home away from home" for those who know and appreciate the best. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified in its employees - people who share a single focus and are dedicated, highly skilled and inspired to offer great service. Founded in 1960, Four Seasons has followed a targeted course of expansion, opening hotels in major city centres and desirable resort destinations around the world. Currently with 85 hotels in 35 countries, and more than 25 properties under development, Four Seasons will continue to lead luxury hospitality with innovative enhancements, making business travel easier and leisure travel more rewarding. For more information on Four Seasons, visit fourseasons.com/canarywharf
About Alexander Johnson
1980-82: Foundation, West Sussex College of Design.
1982-85: BA (Hons) Fine Art, South Glamorgan IHE Cardiff
Alexander grew up in Chichester in the shadow of the South Downs and had an early interest in making pictures as a boy, which developed into the desire to become an artist when he saw a Picasso sculpture in Antibes at the age of twelve. Following his Foundation Course at West Sussex College of Design, Alexander went on to complete a degree in Fine Art at Cardiff Art College. He has spent periods of his life living and exhibiting in both Barcelona and Holland, and currently lives and has a studio in Hove in East Sussex. Alexander's work was largely figurative for a long period prior to moving into abstraction and his current work is still influenced by the figurative tradition, often with elements of classical composition.
In Alexander's own words: "My influences are broadly ranged from twentieth century abstract-expressionist painters to the graphic language and use of hot colours on the punk LP covers that originally inspired me to go to Art College. "My most recent work has drawn inspiration from aerial reconnaissance photographs taken by my father during the war. I have used these black and white images as a starting point taking shapes and combining them with shots of bright colour from my own post-modernist reference points. I see this as a way of recycling these haunting images for a contemporary audience." Alexander exhibits at the Brighton Art Fair and selected galleries nationwide throughout the year.
About Modern ArtBuyer Limited and Jessica Lloyd-Smith:
Modern ArtBuyer Limited modernartbuyer.com was founded in January 2012 by Jessica Lloyd-Smith. The primary focus of Modern ArtBuyer is to provide an online channel to showcase selected contemporary paintings, prints and photographs to the Internet generation, ensuring that integrity and quality of work are paramount throughout. Jessica worked for 18 years in marketing and branding within financial service institutions, largely in and around the City of London. During this time her strong art background and art college training steered and influenced her growing personal art collection and passion for the art world. She aims to expand on her democritised model while encouraging a wider interest in contemporary art. Jessica is a member of the association of Women Art Dealers.
