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About the artwork
KU - 10/10 - The first thing that strikes the viewer is the weight and nostalgia that the painting emanates. Lim Tze Peng’s ink work is deeply rooted in tradition, yet has a palpably contemporary feel. With his brush, he has captured a slice of Singapore that has all but disappeared. He makes use of lines that resemble strokes of Chinese calligraphy, effectively conveying the spirit of a time that is long past.
About the artist
Born in Singapore in 1921, Lim Tze Peng is one of Singapore’s most significant artists and a living legend. Renowned for his Chinese ink creations of post-independence Singapore, he also practices Chinese calligraphy. Alongside local and international exhibitions, his masterpieces are exhibited in prominent Singapore institutions and part of many prestigious collections. Lim has been bestowed several awards including the Special Prize at the Commonwealth Art Exhibition in England in 1977 and the prestigious Cultural Medallion in Singapore in 2003. In May 2012, he broke records with the sale of his works at a Christies auction in Hong Kong.