About the artwork
In this piece, Lim Tze Peng writes the chinese character “兴”, which translates to prosperity. Prosperity – a state of flourishing, good fortune and wealth. The gold Lim incorporates in his painting gives the art piece deeper meaning and it gives the entire composition a bolder look, create a new visual dimensions. Gold, a precious metal, is a symbol of wealth, social status/rank. The usage of gold brings the painting to life and gives it energy. It creates balance and order in the composition
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.