Lim Tze Peng

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About the artwork

Lim Tze Peng documents scenes of everyday life, with the portrayal of fruit stalls, island living and bustling streets. While his subject matter is focused and may involve him repeating scenes, the detail, composition and colour varies with each painting. Each scene conveys a sense of rustic charm, simplicity and honesty - speaking directly to the hearts of viewers.

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.