Edwin Barrington Lue-Shing

Edwin Barrington Lue‑Shing is an artist drawn to the beauty and diversity of everyday life, inspired by the depths of his heart. With a mixed heritage of Chinese, Jamaican, Scottish, German, Creole, and now even Scandinavian ancestry, Edwin explores identity through his work—bridging cultural boundaries while celebrating the richness within his lineage.
Edwin’s artistic journey is one of constant evolution. Open to new techniques and eager to engage with the wider art world, he regularly attends exhibitions and galleries, connects with fellow artists, and stays inspired by emerging trends. In a world often shaped by darkness and turmoil, his use of vibrant, bold colour acts as a beacon—bringing warmth and light even to difficult spaces.
Across his career, Edwin has moved through distinct creative phases that reflect personal growth. He is currently in his “Gold” period, using gold leaf and gold paint to accentuate his subjects, while employing strategic lines that suggest movement across the canvas. This phase began after a major turning point: within two months, Edwin faced a cancer diagnosis and a pulmonary embolism. During the following year, he stepped away from painting, confronting the fragility of life and his own mortality....

Education and biography Qualifications BTEC National Diploma in Computer Graphic Art (merit)Lewisham College July .

Selected for support & development amongst emerging Chinese Artists Professional Artist development (PAD) February

Edwin.Barrington.Lue-Shing - Exhibtions & Collaborations



2012 Belleberry Deli, 59 Beckenham Road, Bekenham, - Group show. 7th December 2012

2012 Artstyle - Walnuts Centre, Orpington - Africa Centre of the World - August 2012

2012 - Artstyle – Walnuts Centre, Orpington - Retrospective solo - April 2012

2011 Churchill Library – Group exhibition

Artstyle, Walnuts Centre, Orpington – Solo Exhibtion.

2009 Bar vinyl Camden Town – Group show with 2 other artists. .

Belleberry Deli, 59 Beckenham Road, Bekenham, - Group show.


2007 Thames Valley University and Trocadero Partnership.- Trocadero Centre,called Inside out Exhibtion – Group show.



2006 The Great Art Fair Alexander Palace - The Chinese Art stand.



2005 Establishment: Lava Café – Crystal Palace – solo exhibition

Beckenham library - Solo show