Fangmin Wu

Harbour bridge in sunlight

91 × 91 cm

Oil on canvas

Unsold

Suggested offer$3,500

About the work

This painting captures the Sydney Harbour Bridge from a close perspective, bathed in the golden hues of the afternoon sun. I aimed to explore the harmony and tension between the monumental bridge and the intimate, historic residences nestled beneath it. Together, they form a quiet dialogue between past and present, architecture and community, culture and continuity. Through textured brushwork and luminous color, I invite the viewer to reflect on how urban landmarks and everyday dwellings coexist to shape the identity of a city.

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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