Lim Tze Peng

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About the artwork

Lim Tze Peng’s signature Art-Calligraphy technique is deeply rooted in tradition, yet has a palpably contemporary feel. In this painting, he lovingly depicts ‘A Famosa’, also known as ‘Port de Santiago’, a former Portuguese fortress built in Malacca in 1512. Lim Tze Peng’s masterful use of calligraphy-like lines effectively conveys the weight and dignity of history. Punctuated by the touch of red hues on the trees, his bold black lines blend well with his use of colour which create a unique sense of depth and perspective. As a legendary Singaporean best known for his etchings of Singapore, his depictions of scenes within South-East Asia likewise captures his distinct sense of nostalgia and reverence for the 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.