Ellen Pau's 'She Moves' Survey at SculptureCenter Explores Hong Kong's Vanishing Identity
The SculptureCenter, located in Long Island City, Queens, is currently showcasing 'Ellen Pau: She Moves,' marking the first comprehensive exhibition of Hong Kong video artist Ellen Pau in the United States. Curated by Freya Chou and designed by Rain Chan, this event will be available until August 16. The exhibition comprises 15 videos and installations created from the late 1980s to the present, with water symbolizing Hong Kong's evolution. Notable pieces include 'She Moves 她去.' (1988), 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone 冇花 冇假' (2026), and 'Spectre of the Will' (2019). Additionally, a fragrance named 'Sublime' evokes the scent of tear gas, referencing recent protests, and features a holographic flame alongside Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again.' Pau expresses hope for a brighter reunion for Hong Kongers.
Key facts
- Ellen Pau: She Moves is the first US survey of Hong Kong video art pioneer Ellen Pau.
- The exhibition is curated by Freya Chou and designed by Rain Chan.
- It features 15 videos and installations spanning the late 1980s to the present.
- The 1988 video installation 'She Moves 她去.' has been restored with AI.
- The work 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone 冇花 冇假' (2026) includes candles from June 4 vigils.
- The fragrance 'Sublime' recreates the smell of tear gas.
- Vera Lynn's 'We'll Meet Again' plays in the exhibition.
- The exhibition runs through August 16 at SculptureCenter in Long Island City, Queens.
- Pau's work references the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration and the 1997 handover.
- The exhibition includes the work 'Spectre of the Will' (2019) using infrared cameras.
Entities
Artists
- Ellen Pau
- Freya Chou
- Rain Chan
- Xavier Tseng
- Ackbar Abbas
- Vera Lynn
Institutions
- SculptureCenter
- Asia Art Archives
Locations
- Hong Kong
- Long Island City
- Queens
- New York
- United States