Shui Tit Sing, Untitled (Pomfret Fish), 1962

Watercolour on cloth
34 x 29 cm (visible), 69 x 59 x 3 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with a stain observed at the upper right section of the work.

-

Shui Tit Sing (Singaporean, 1914–1997) was an artist known for his contributions to both painting and sculpture. Born in China, he relocated to Southeast Asia in the mid-20th century, where his practice gradually developed in response to the region’s people and environments.

Shui began as a painter, working primarily in ink and water-based media, before turning increasingly to wood carving from the late 1960s onwards. His sculptural works, often carved in teak, became the defining aspect of his later career. Across both mediums, he remained focused on the human figure, particularly within scenes of everyday life. His works are characterised by a direct, observational approach, capturing the unembellished moments drawn from lived experience.

(Photographed in September 2026)

Watercolour on cloth
34 x 29 cm (visible), 69 x 59 x 3 cm (framed)
Condition: Good, with a stain observed at the upper right section of the work.

-

Shui Tit Sing (Singaporean, 1914–1997) was an artist known for his contributions to both painting and sculpture. Born in China, he relocated to Southeast Asia in the mid-20th century, where his practice gradually developed in response to the region’s people and environments.

Shui began as a painter, working primarily in ink and water-based media, before turning increasingly to wood carving from the late 1960s onwards. His sculptural works, often carved in teak, became the defining aspect of his later career. Across both mediums, he remained focused on the human figure, particularly within scenes of everyday life. His works are characterised by a direct, observational approach, capturing the unembellished moments drawn from lived experience.

(Photographed in September 2026)

Artwork located in: Singapore