Karin Weber Gallery is excited to announce the upcoming show ‘Surface and Beneath: Works by Peter Panyoczki,’ an introduction to the multi-facetted world of this talented artist who is adept atexploring complex themes of place and identity, as well as the origins and expression of life and nature. His toolkit for these explorations is immense: painting, sculpture and drawing meet photography, digital technology and installation, whilst the natural meets the man made. The show covers a range of works, including some works on paper and miniature paintings previously unseen in Asia. ‘Surface and Beneath’ is also designed to celebrate the Hong Kong launch of Panyoczki’s monograph of the same title, published in Switzerland and Germany in October 2016. The comprehensive, beautifully presented book covers Peter’s oeuvre for over the last decade, with article contributions by renowned artists and art historians from New Zealand, Switzerland and Germany. Signed copies, plus a special gift edition will be available through the gallery. About the Artist: A truly global citizen, Hungarian-born Peter Panyoczki emigrated to Switzerland with his family aged only four, in 1957. He studies and taught at the University of Zurich and Purdue University, Lafayette, IN, USA, as well as Rotterdam, Florence, and Vienna, before making his home in New Zealand in 1995. Now resident in Auckland and Switzerland, Peter continues to work and show in both countries. He is also the founder of the Kaipara Foundation, awarding residencies in Switzerland to New Zealand artists. Recent solo exhibitions include ‘Origins:’ New Works and Works in the Wallace Collection’ in Auckland, New Zealand, and a public kinetic installation in Emmen, Lucerne, Switzerland. This is Peter’s first solo show with Karin Weber Gallery. About Karin Weber Gallery: Established in 1999 by German-born Karin Weber and now in its 18th year, Karin Weber Gallery is one of Hong Kong’s oldest contemporary art galleries. Situated on Aberdeen Street, in the heart of SoHo, the gallery presents a year-round program of curated exhibitions, talks, and collector events. Karin Weber Gallery has been named one of ‘500 Best Galleries Worldwide’ by BLOUIN ARTINFO in 2015 and 2016 consecutively. The gallery’s unique network of partners based in London, Mumbai and Berlin allows it to source emerging and established contemporary art from around the world. Karin Weber Gallery is equally passionate about presenting works by local artists. The gallery assists artists through exhibitions, art fairs, and residency programs throughout the world. Small in size, yet global in outlook, Karin Weber Gallery is one of Hong Kong’s truly international boutique galleries.