Sue Soo (1927–2016) came to New Zealand as a war refugee from China in 1940. In the 1960s Sue and her husband Ken Soo had two fruit and vegetable shops in Raumati. Sue began painting after her husband’s death and created hundreds of joyful paintings of ballerinas, flowers, animals and birds.
above: selection of work by Sue Soo. Credit: Ryan McCauley
Works are for sale. Proceeds will go to Te Ara Korowai wellness centre in Raumati. For more information, please visit the gallery or email us on info@toimahara.nz.