Born in China in 1949, Wang Xu has had a pretty successful art career since arriving in Australia in 1989. He is a regular Archibald finalist (2005, 2007, 2008 and 2013) as well as a finalist in the Wynne (2007) and Sulman (2006, 2011). Based on this submission (thanks Simon!) he has also graced Cambridge Street with his presence, the above shot being a pretty good likeness of number 52 (although he has called the work "Glenmore Road 2".
He is apparently quite well known for his vivid urban scenes and streetscapes and you can see more of them here. A bigger version of 52 is here.
