About this Event
Flat, a solo exhibition by Szelit Cheung at Fou Gallery, examines the relationship between presence and emptiness. Cheung's inquiry is traced through his architectural paintings devoid of figures and objects; painted on linen and wood, they become a medium for emptiness to be completed by the viewer's feelings, memories, and imagination. The exhibition title reflects Cheung's material practice -- through minimal incisions into cardboard, he transforms flat surfaces into volumetric environments. Series like Flat I-VII and Hidden I-V invite viewers to linger and find tranquility within Cheung's emptied worlds.
Guided tour by Yifi Liu.
About the Artist
Szelit Cheung (b.1988) is an interdisciplinary artist working across painting, drawing, photography, and installation. Currently based in Melbourne and Hong Kong, Cheung received his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (2025).
At the 11th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art (2024), Cheung presented a large-scale installation that entered the permanent collection of Queensland Art Gallery (Brisbane, Queensland, Australia). His work is also in the permanent collections of M+ (Hong Kong) and Vancouver Art Gallery (Hong Kong), and has been exhibited in the United States, France, Taiwan, mainland China and Hong Kong, including the Blunt Society (2025); Galerie Christain Lethert (2024); Rossi & Rossi Gallery (2021/2023); Wing Gallery (2023); Wind H Art Centre (2023); TOUCH Gallery (2021/2022); and Tokyo Gallery+BTAP (2021).
About the Curator
Yifu Liu is an art historian and curator. He is a PhD candidate in Art and Archaeology at Princeton University, and Anne L. Poulet Curatorial Fellow at The Frick Collection. His research focuses on the cultural exchange and hybridization of artistic practices between Europe and China in the 18th century. He was the doctoral fellow at the Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History at Boston College, and he worked in the curatorial and education departments of the Morgan Library and Museum (New York), Brooklyn Museum (New York), and Princeton University Art Museum (New Jersey). He also gained curatorial experiences by working in a number of art institutions in China, including M Woods Museum (Chengdu) and Museum of Contemporary Art (Yinchuan) and Today Art Museum (Beijing). Currently, he is preparing for an upcoming exhibition at the newly renovated Frick space in 2026, and organizing the annual art history symposium in collaboration with the Institute of Fine Arts of New York University in 2026.
About the Gallery
Established in 2013, Fou Gallery believes in the power of art to heal, transform, and foster deeper connections with oneself and the world. The gallery creates spaces where art serves as a tool for emotional and spiritual healing, offering moments of tranquility, reflection, and renewal. Fou Gallery goes beyond exhibitions, providing an immersive experience where art becomes a practice of mindfulness, and is committed to amplifying the voices of Asian diaspora artists. Through curated exhibitions, healing sessions, and community gatherings, Fou nurtures a shared journey toward balance, inner peace, and a harmonious relationship with the earth, while celebrating the cultural narratives that enrich our collective experience.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Fou Gallery, 89 5th Avenue, New York, United States
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