LOT 31
SEAH KIM JOO
B. Singapore, 1939
Ploughing, 1962
Watercolour on paper
36 x 51 cm
Private Collection, Singapore
Signed “Seah Kim Joo “ on lower left
RM 5,000 – 9,000
Seah Kim Joo is a celebrated Malaysian artist renowned for his pioneering role in the batik painting movement. Born in 1939 in Singapore, Seah developed a passion for art at a young age, eventually moving to Malaysia, where he would become one of the most influential figures in the country’s art scene. His works are notable for their intricate details, vibrant colors, and the unique use of batik techniques, which involve dyeing cloth through a wax-resist method.