Fangmin Wu

Twilight at the Platform

40 × 50 cm

Acrylic on canvas

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About the work

This expressionist oil painting captures the quiet atmosphere of a suburban Sydney train station at dusk. As the last light of day fades across the sky, the platform stands empty, suspended in a moment of stillness between departure and arrival. Bold brushstrokes and rich contrasts of cool blues and warm earth tones transform an ordinary urban scene into one of poetic reflection. The glowing platform lights and distant silhouettes of trees evoke a sense of solitude, calm, and contemplation. Through expressive colour and texture, the painting celebrates the understated beauty of everyday places and the peaceful rhythm of suburban life.

Artist Bio: Fangmin Wu is an award-winning Sydney-based artist who graduated with distinction from Sydney College of the Arts with a degree in Visual Arts in 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 the 2026 Lloyd Rees Art Prize.

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.

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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