Bridging cultures through ink, porcelain, and a lifelong artistic journey.

For over four decades, Australian artist David Reid has developed a distinctive visual language that weaves together Eastern tradition and contemporary sensibility. His work stands at the intersection of worlds honouring the materials, techniques, and philosophies of Chinese ink painting while maintaining a voice that is unmistakably his own.

David's relationship with China began in 2005 with his debut exhibition at the Shanghai Art Fair, a pivotal moment that led to an ongoing creative dialogue with Asia’s dynamic art scene. Awarded a grant from the Government of South Australia, he deepened his immersion in Shanghai and later Jingdezhen, China’s historic porcelain capital. Over the years, this connection has informed a body of work that is both rooted and innovative, merging Chinese ink, Xuan papers, Australian and German acrylics, and fine silks.

His large-scale commissions, including The Dewy Path for BlackRock (12-panel silk work), sit alongside his acclaimed ink works on rice and mulberry papers collected across Australia, China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Europe. David’s paintings have drawn attention from international collectors, art professors, curators, and institutions, with exhibitions held in Vienna, Dusseldorf, Zurich, Lincoln, Shanghai, and throughout Australia.

In addition to his studio practice, David shares his expertise through intimate art tours to Jingdezhen, offering rare access to the porcelain workshops, historic kilns, and cultural heart of this legendary city.

Now based between Kuala Lumpur and Australia’s Southern Highlands, David continues to create, exhibit, and mentor carrying forward a body of work that reflects a lifetime of exploration, patience, and quiet mastery.