Lim Mu Hue, Rambutans, Undated
Ink and colour on paper
68 x 35.5 cm (visible), 94 x 54 x 2 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good
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Lim Mu Hue 林木化 (Singaporean, 1936-2008) was a renowned artist best known for his woodblock prints. Receiving his formal training from Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and mentored by pioneer artists Cheong Soo Pieng and Chen Wen Hsi, his work was pivotal in developing woodcuts in Singapore's art history during the 1950s and 1960s.
His works often reflect scenes of everyday life and social activity, rendered through strong contrasts and bold carving techniques characteristic of woodblock printmaking. Over the years, Lim Mu Hue contributed significantly to the development of printmaking in Singapore, and his works remain an important part of the nation’s modern art history.
(Photographed in April 2026)