Wellington Reflections

This captivating piece brings iconic Wellington harbour skyline to life through an interplay of colour and light. Employing loose brushwork, controlled washes, and delicate layering, the capital’s dynamic architecture emerges from soft washes of pastel pinks, purples and warm golds, blending with the reflections on the harbour. Subtle splashes of vibrant hues evoking the ever-changing weather of the “Windy City”.

Born in Malaysia, Kit Ong started painting and experimenting with different mediums from a young age. He won several art awards at school and his favourite medium soon became watercolour. He enjoys the freedom of expression and the versatility painting with watercolours offers. He migrated to New Zealand in 1988 to further his architecture studies at Victoria University of Wellington. In 2013 he semi-retired from architecture to spend more time painting. Since then, he has combined his love of art and architecture. He captures his subjects of buildings and cityscapes in vivid and atmospheric paintings.