“Ah Hoon” is an example of his recent explorations in woodcarvings that link contemporary expression and traditional craftsmanship. Carved from block of an old pillar the artist salvaged from demolished house, “Ah Hoon” was named after her windswept hair that took the shape of a cloud. The posture of Ah Hoon from the tip of her windswept hair to the ends of her pointed toes demonstrate a skilled rendering of proportion uncannily unveiling a fresh and unique physical form from the old, single piece of wood. The aesthetic key to the piece is embodied in both its name and its physique. Lim’s wicked sense of humour and sensibilities are reflect in his metaphorical figures of humans with wings and sometimes animals, exploring humanity and the human condition through these whimsical characters.
"Ah Hoon" was born in Singapore on 1 October 2009, has black eyes but white hair and weights 1.2kg and is 48cm tall.