Artist: Jeremy Hiah Buang Hoe
Year of Creation: 2026
Dimensions: 75 cm × 54 cm
Medium: Leg -step relief woodcut printInk Type: Premium, lightfast soy oil-based ink (Carbon Black)Substrate: Heavyweight Fabriano acid-free archival paper (Museum Quality)
Limited Edition of 99 (Signed, dated, and numbered in
In 1948, during the Chinese Civil War, an aerial bomb crashed through the roof of the 1,000-year-old Fengguo Temple, home to seven monumental clay figures from antiquity. Though a bomb dropped into the main hall and struck the statues, it miraculously failed to detonate, leaving the ancient sanctuary fully preserved.This woodcut print captures that incredible intersection of violence and divine preservation, depicting the temple's serene Krakucchanda Buddha. By replacing the traditional meditative alms bowl with a dormant missile, the artwork creates a powerful symbol of absolute inner peace. It serves as a reminder that a true spiritual center remains calm, unshaken, and absolute, even when surrounded by the chaos of the world.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Jeremy Hiah (b. 1972) is a prominent Singaporean multidisciplinary artist and curator whose practice spans woodcut printing, performance, installation, and sculpture. Influenced by Taoist philosophy, Dadaism, and social commentary, his work uses satire to critique rigid societal structures and geopolitical conflict.
A cornerstone of Singapore’s independent art scene, Hiah served as Vice President of both The Artists Village and Sculpture Society Singapore. In 2004, he established Your MOTHER Gallery, a vital underground space championing experimental regional artists. His works are held in major public collections, including the Singapore Art Museum and National Gallery Singapore.
Artist: Jeremy Hiah Buang Hoe
Year of Creation: 2026
Dimensions: 75 cm × 54 cm
Medium: Leg -step relief woodcut printInk Type: Premium, lightfast soy oil-based ink (Carbon Black)Substrate: Heavyweight Fabriano acid-free archival paper (Museum Quality)
Limited Edition of 99 (Signed, dated, and numbered in
In 1948, during the Chinese Civil War, an aerial bomb crashed through the roof of the 1,000-year-old Fengguo Temple, home to seven monumental clay figures from antiquity. Though a bomb dropped into the main hall and struck the statues, it miraculously failed to detonate, leaving the ancient sanctuary fully preserved.This woodcut print captures that incredible intersection of violence and divine preservation, depicting the temple's serene Krakucchanda Buddha. By replacing the traditional meditative alms bowl with a dormant missile, the artwork creates a powerful symbol of absolute inner peace. It serves as a reminder that a true spiritual center remains calm, unshaken, and absolute, even when surrounded by the chaos of the world.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Jeremy Hiah (b. 1972) is a prominent Singaporean multidisciplinary artist and curator whose practice spans woodcut printing, performance, installation, and sculpture. Influenced by Taoist philosophy, Dadaism, and social commentary, his work uses satire to critique rigid societal structures and geopolitical conflict.
A cornerstone of Singapore’s independent art scene, Hiah served as Vice President of both The Artists Village and Sculpture Society Singapore. In 2004, he established Your MOTHER Gallery, a vital underground space championing experimental regional artists. His works are held in major public collections, including the Singapore Art Museum and National Gallery Singapore.
