Fangmin Wu

The road to the distance

41 × 61 cm

oil on canvas

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Suggested offer$1,200

About the work

This painting was inspired by a winter journey from Sydney to Canberra, where the quiet beauty of the Australian countryside invited moments of reflection. A solitary tree stands as a silent witness beside the winding road, symbolising resilience, endurance, and the passage of time. Using expressive palette-knife textures and layered brushstrokes, I sought to capture the crisp winter light, expansive sky, and earthy landscape that define this region. The receding road draws the viewer toward the horizon, evoking both physical travel and an inner journey, while celebrating the tranquil beauty and vast openness of the Australian landscape.

About the artist

Fangmin Wu is an award-winning Sydney-based artist, he graduated with distinction from Sydney College of the Arts with a degree in Visual Arts 1997 then held solo exhibitions and gained international recognition.

His work has been featured in major exhibitions worldwide, including the Blake Art Prize, St. George Art Prize, and Miradas International Art Exhibition. Recent honours include: Winner of the Werriwa Art Award (2022), First Prize at the Australian Immunisation Alliance Art Award (2022); Overall Winner at the 25th Liverpool Art Exhibition (2023 for “Archie Roach”), and most recently, winner of the 2026 Lloyd Ries Art Prize.

Oil and acrylic painting are Wu's primary mediums of creation. He focuses on current events and social issues, imbued with deep humanistic concern. His painting style blends realism and expressionism, and his works are filled with passion. His works are collected by institutions such as the National Gallery of Australia, Liverpool Power Station, and Nepean Public Hospital.

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