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Simon Birch has an insatiable appetite to create. Infamous for his beautifully anxious oil paintings, his last decade in Hong Kong has been invested in experimenting with a multitude of mediums and globally exhibiting his creations
 
Writing on the chalkboard
I spend a lot of money on non-profit projects. I'm working on a 50,000 sq ft space in New York that was supposed to happen in Hong Kong
Behind the pose
These model shots are for a project inspired by Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofernes
Wooden frames
These are made by a guy in Central and I do all the stretching myself. Different canvases for different paintings
Maharishi pants
An amazing multicultural brand, high quality design and build. Plus they all fit me. I'm 1.9 metres tall so it's real hard to get pants long enough
Drop Dead T-shirt
Drop Dead is my favourite brand from England. The words they use on their shirts like, "Dead" are so glamorous
 
At work ...



 
... and for play



 
 


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Clothes real Hongkongers wear: British-born artist Simon Birch

Birch wears brandless glasses that he's owned for more than 20 years.

He always has paint ingrained in his hands.

Diesel jeans with Carhatt x Diemme shoes, from when he was keen on rock climbing.

Birch wears his Yardbird T-shirt, customised over time.

Works in progress in his studio.

A pair of grey Maharishi military pants and colourful Nikes for easel comfort.

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Simon Birch has an insatiable appetite to create. Infamous for his beautifully anxious oil paintings, his last decade in Hong Kong has been invested in experimenting with a multitude of mediums and globally exhibiting his creations.
