The Sue Wah Chin Building - Disappearing Darwin Series

The Sue Wah Chin paintings is part of the “Disappearing Darwin Series” – celebrating the heritage of the city of Darwin and its environs. "The Chinese contributed much to the development of Australia's northern regions. They became bakers‚ fishermen‚ tailors‚ market gardeners and tradesmen in the construction industry. They introduced rice-growing‚ raised pigs‚ created the botanical gardens in Darwin and established a Chinatown around the Cavenagh Street area which was razed by the military in the Second World War. The Sue Wah Chin building remains as a reminder of the Chinese contribution to the early commercial life of Darwin" Reference National Museum of Australia. The gable roof of the building was destroyed in Cyclone Tracey. The building is now heritage listed. The painting is my interpretation with the original gable roof. The stone work Is porcellinite quarried from Darwin surrounds.

This painting is part of the Disappearing Darwin Series.

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I’m a full time professional Australian Landscape and Resin Artist and also a traveller. My paintings have sold both Nationally and Internationally.

Painting from some of China's great mountain tops to The Blue Mountains, The Red Centre, Kakadu escarpments and Norfolk Island are just some of the areas where I have painted and gained inspiration for my paintings. Under the tutelage of John Wilson one of Australian's Leading Landscape Artist since 2006 I have developed into an established artist. Most years I spend two weeks in the Blue Mountains painting in such places as Capertee Valley, Megalong Valley, Hartley, Wentworth Falls, Three Sisters, Inspiration Point and also gathering material for future paintings.

Major commissions undertaken are held in the Collections of some of Darwin's leading property developers.

I am also an avid photographer having over 45,000 photos in my reference library for future paintings.

I have recently been exploring a completely new style of painting something which is very much removed from my very structured style of landscape painting. These pieces are completely unique, one offs and purely from my imagination and by my design.

Introducing Resin 😱
Popular styles and colours at the moment are blue and ocean/beaches. In my beach pieces I use sand collected from beaches from around AUSTRALIA. A very challenging medium to say the least🤣🤣🤣

My underwater Resin pieces showcasing various fish, coral , octopus, dolphin etc. These resin pieces took approximately three months to complete and what a pleasure they were.

Authenticity Certificates are attached to all paintings.

If you are visiting Darwin you are quite welcome to visit my studio again all sales will be through Bluethumb.

My large paintings will be professionally packed for transit.

Below is a lovely note from a happy customer below

“Dear Kit,

Thank you for your hand written message – you made our day. What a magnificent original piece is ‘forgotten faces’ – my husband and I absolutely love it and will treasure it always. We can appreciate how much effort has gone into this beautiful piece – thank you!! It is the highlight of our week in lockdown. We think we have located a couple of hidden faces – but will continue to study. We love the texture and depth you have created with the mixed media – and the colours are so uplifting and inspiring. We love all your work – it was hard to decide which piece – I hope our paths cross again as we grow our art collection.

Take care,

Best wishes”

30th March 2025.
Sadly my dear freind and Tutor John Wilson one of Australia’s Leading Landscape Artist passed away peacefully today.
R.IP John.
Australian Art Community has indeed lost a treasured Son and Artist.