Kiang Malingue's 'Wayfarer of Fire' Group Exhibition Opens in Hong Kong
A new exhibition, 'Wayfarer of Fire,' is underway at Kiang Malingue in Hong Kong, featuring works from diverse artists including Brook Hsu, Kwan Sheung Chi, and Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The exhibit examines the intersection of cinema, sound, and labor through Promethean ideas, demonstrating how communities safeguard their heritage. Among the highlights is Ellen Pau's impactful video 'Blue' (1989–90), which combines imagery of past conflicts with music by Meredith Monk. This showcase emphasizes the richness of modern Asian art, presenting various media such as painting, film, and sound installations by participating artists.
Key facts
- Kiang Malingue presents 'Wayfarer of Fire' at its Hong Kong location.
- The group exhibition includes Brook Hsu, Kwan Sheung Chi, Lai Chih-Sheng, Phillip Lai, Ellen Pau, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, and Samson Young.
- The exhibition focuses on the transformative power of cinema, sound, and labour.
- Artists engage with Promethean figures and revolutionary visions.
- Ellen Pau's single-channel video 'Blue' (1989–90) is a central work.
- 'Blue' commemorates tragic historical events through a montage of war imagery.
- The video features a soundtrack by American vocalist Meredith Monk.
- Pau edited the work on a Betamax machine.
Entities
Artists
- Brook Hsu
- Kwan Sheung Chi
- Lai Chih-Sheng
- Phillip Lai
- Ellen Pau
- Apichatpong Weerasethakul
- Samson Young
- Meredith Monk
Institutions
- Kiang Malingue
Locations
- Hong Kong