The Opposite House in partnership with F2 Gallery will exhibit new works by Beijing-based artist Feng Shu in the hotel�s atrium from 6 July to 30 September, 2010.

This exhibition is a continuation of the Post Period Insects exhibition held at the Opposite House last year. This year, Feng Shu introduces new works of his Post Period Insect series, including a crystal-like sparkly scorpion, new dragonflies and newly created butterflies. The butterflies were originally commissioned for a permanent installation at MTR Tai Wai Station in Hong Kong as a part of the �Art in Station Architecture� (AiSA) program. Another element of the exhibition is a large-scale ceramics and stainless steel skull entitled �Repair� from 2008. This piece stands in obvious stark contrast to the almost romantic and fairy tale like insects, yet it perfectly blends into the scene with its delicate structure.

�My insects, to some extent, mean that I regard my childhood with fondness and that I have great expectations for the future� says Feng Shu about his work.

The young artist employs both traditional Chinese ceramic art and modern industries as a tool and inspiration for his work. The former represents the royal class� ideology, which is still influential to the contemporary Chinese aesthetic, while the latter, influenced by artistic movements in Japan and North America, speaks of humanity.

The detailed and refined painted surfaces of Feng Shu�s pieces combined with steel limbs, give a science fiction like impression. Surfaces of the objects are hand painted in pastel floral patterns, abstract geometric triangles or contemporary irregular blobs.

In Feng Shu�s conception, the mix of painted ceramic bodies and chrome appendages came to him with the idea of flight�the notion that when everything is new, �It is easy to fly away� and to reinvent one-self. The Beijing based artist was born in 1981 and earned his Bachelor and Masters of Fine Art degree from the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing in 2005 and 2009 respectively.

As a young emerging artist, his work has already been shown by the following museums from home and abroad: China National Museum of Fine Arts, Beijing; Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou; Sara Hild�n Art Museum, Finland and International Ceramics Museum, Italy.

Feng�s work is also in many public and private collections in China, Europe, USA and Mexico, among others.

About F2 Gallery

F2 Gallery is located in the cutting-edge Caochangdi area of Beijing adjacent to the world-renowned 798-Art District. The gallery is set in an idyllic courtyard and distinguishes itself by its lush surroundings, reflecting the very private relationship that the owners have with their clients and the artists whose work they represent and collect.

F2 Gallery aims to contribute to the cross-cultural exchange of blue chip and cutting edge contemporary art, in all its forms, between China and the West. Furthermore, F2 Gallery provides specialist consultancy services to artists, private clients, corporations, public institutions and museums.

F2 Gallery Public Relations No. 319 Cao Changdi, Chaoyang District Beijing, China 100015

Miriam Deller Core Power Culture and Broadcasting Ltd, Beijing China mobile: (86) 150 1152 7797 International mobile: (43) 699 1781 0912 E-mail: F2Gallery.Press@corepowerasia.com www.f2gallery.com

About Swire Hotels

Swire Hotels has been created to manage intriguing urban hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the United Kingdom, providing a luxury experience for travellers who seek individuality, style and personalised service.

The Opposite House, Beijing, opened in 2008 and was followed by The Upper House, above Pacific Place, Hong Kong, in October 2009. Swire Hotels opened a 345-room lifestyle business hotel called EAST in Hong Kong�s Island East, on 25 January 2010.

In the United Kingdom, Swire Hotels is developing a collection of stylish boutique hotels in interesting English towns and cities, with the first hotel in the collection to be launched in 2010.

About The Opposite House The Opposite House is located in Sanlitun Village�a vibrant new open-plan shopping, dining and entertainment destination developed by Swire Properties. The hotel�s 99 guest studios includes 9 spacious suites and a penthouse duplex with a 240sqm roof terrace. More than half of all the studios are over 70 sqm and all are strikingly simple with natural wooden floors and subtle touches of Chinese d�cor.

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About Sanlitun Village

Sanlitun Village, located at the junction of the Worker�s Stadium North Road and Sanlitun Road in Chaoyang District, Beijing, comprising two sites with a total site area of approximately 53,000 sqm (over 566,000 sq ft), and a total floor area of over 136,000 sqm (approximately 1.47 million sq ft)* spreading over 19 buildings, including a 99-room intriguing urban hotel, The Opposite House.

Built around the bustling hutongs of Sanlitun, taking inspiration from the courtyards and alleyways of Beijing's past and mixing it with its more worldly cosmopolitan present, the development will include over 200 shops, plus cafes, restaurants and bars, an eight-screen MEGABOX cinema, a unique cultural entertainment space and parking for more than 800 cars. For more details, please go to our official website: www.sanlitunvillage.com

The retail portions of Sanlitun Village are jointly owned by Swire Properties and Gateway China Fund I, with Swire Properties holding an 80% stake and Gateway China Fund I taking the remaining 20%, while the hotel is wholly-owned by Swire Properties.

* Gross floor area excludes car park areas

Issued by Grebstad Hicks Communications on behalf of Swire Hotels.

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Ms. Carol Kong / Ms. Denise Ho Grebstad Hicks Communications Tel: (852) 2810 0532 Email: carol.kong@ghcasia.com / denise.ho@ghcasia.com