Fangmin Wu

Spring Awakening

55 × 65 cm

Oil on canvas

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Suggested offer$1,300

About the work

Painted en plein air during a visit to an Australian farm, this work captures the landscape in the subtle transition from late winter to early spring. The fields and distant hills begin to awaken, with fresh greens and touches of warm colour emerging from the cooler tones of winter. I was drawn to this moment of seasonal change—the sense of renewal, energy and quiet optimism it brings. Using spontaneous, relaxed brushwork and a rich, expressive palette, I sought to translate not only what I saw, but also the uplifting mood I experienced while painting directly in the landscape. Framed with white floating frame.

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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