TEA TIME TASTING
A Special Event on the occasion of Central West
Central West is an initiative whereby galleries in the Sheung Wan area
join efforts to spoil you with a string of special events
Saturday 13 November, 2–6pm
G/F, 28 Pound Lane, Sheung Wan
RSVP: christina@bluelotus-gallery.com
**Limited capacity so please RSVP in advance.
To celebrate the opening of HK UNSEEN by photographer Greg Girard we thought - what better way than around good food and drink? Join us for an artisanal tasting of products by small businesses such as the best ham from our neighbour Alberto of Reserva Ibérica, home-baked keto cupcakes by Sne Epstein, paired with wines from Mark Winstanley, coffee, tea and other CBD products from FOUND. We will also be playing classic HK music from the 70s and 80s to compliment Girard’s iconic photographs from the same era.
Meet our friends and neighbours who will be sharing their unique products with you:
Alberto
of Reserva Ibérica
Manuel López, the founder of Reserva Ibérica, having grown up in a ham retail family, made him one of the ham experts in the world. He visits constantly different ham producers to select only premium quality ham for Reserva Ibérica. Never comprise quality for price is the motto of Manuel.
Our Bellota Ham is from 100% free-range pure breed only, fed on acorn gives its distinctive flavour. The transformation process is done manually by our experienced ham expert using high-quality sea salt followed by a slow artisanal curing process. This traditional process lasts for at least 36 months to ensure a perfect drying of the meat and reveal all the flavors. We insist a slow artisanal curing process in order to achieve the diversified profile of texture and flavours.
Sne Epstein
of Keto Aviatrix
Passionate Keto Baker & Pilot.
Baking flourless & sugar-free treats for 5 years.
An adventure enthusiast, Sne is always on the look out for healthy yet delicious recipes so you can have your cake and eat it too!
Mark Winstanley
of Ganymede Wines
Ganymede is the name derived from Greek mythology being the cup bearer and wine pourer for the Gods. Ganymede imports a range of wines and champagne from New World and Old World wineries.
Johnno Wong
of FOUND
Lose your preconceptions and find a better you.
As Asia’s first CBD concept store and café, Found is on a mission to bring the life-changing benefits of cannabinoids back to the region. From its flagship store tucked away in the leafy, quiet Sheung Wan neighbourhood and convenient online store, Found provides a relaxing and supportive environment to discover the benefits of CBD and CBG through a selection of infused F&B items and retail products.
The benefits of cannabidiol are numerous, but the main reasons our customers take CBD is to help with stress, anxiety, pain, and sleep – ideal for busy, fast-paced Hong Kong people who experience some of the highest stress levels in the world.
In the meantime visit our newly opened exhibition:
HK UNSEEN
by Greg Girard
The 1980s are widely considered Hong Kong's “Golden Age", the decade when the city came into its own, seemingly full of promise and infinite possibilities. A young Greg Girard, growing up in Vancouver, was deeply struck by a 1962 photograph of Hong Kong harbour, by Eliot Elisofon, and he made it his life's mission to get here and see it for himself. He first arrived by boat in 1974 and in 1982 decided to settle down in this bustling city. Drawn by Hong Kong’s dynamic blend of east and west, Girard spent the 1980s roaming its streets, capturing Hong Kong as he saw it, especially at night, raw and very much alive. This key period helped Girard define his path as a photographer and artist. Blue Lotus Gallery proudly presents HK UNSEEN, photographs by the iconic artist that have never been exhibited before.
我們誠邀您參加一趟重遊八十年代香港的旅程，重溫那段醉人的時光，那個一切皆有可能發生的年代。故事始於加拿大一位年少十八的青年 Greg Girard，因美國攝影師 Eliot Elisofon 於 1962 年拍下香港海港的照片為之動容，促使他於 1974 年初訪香港，後於 1982 年在此定居。被中西合壁的文化所吸引，Girard 於整個八十年代穿梭香港的不同大街小巷，懷著一份純粹拍攝他所居住的繁華城市。這段期間的創作為 Girard 的攝影生涯奠下基石，及後成為了國際知名的攝影藝術家。Blue Lotus Gallery 很榮幸舉辦《HK UNSEEN》展覽，為 Greg Girard 的廣大追棒者帶來從未曝光的香港系列。
For more info on the exhibition click here.
