Lim Tze Peng

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About the artwork

The monochromatic images of that Lim Tze Peng depicts in ink, while similar to his other pieces in terms of subject matter and tones of nostalgia, are distinctive in their exemplary technical skill. The creation of an image by eliminating negative space and maintaining an aura of completion demonstrates true control over one’s medium. In “Morning Markets,” Lim Tze Peng, there is a sense of poignancy and transparency which permeates the scenes of days gone by. Streaking the sky with ephemeral strokes of darkness, the artist brings about the air of a grey dawn, and the already bustling market below it. From the patterns of traditional houses to the clothes that are strung outside them, from the hawkers in their simple garb to the depiction of the goods they are selling - Lim Tze Peng captures the commonplace and renders it an invaluable memory. Although the actual place is lost in time, it is captured for a transient moment in soul-stirring simplicity.

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.