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Lim Tze Peng
BD - Gathering on a Good Day
Chinese Ink on Paper, 95 x 100 cm
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About the artwork
In this striking artwork, Lim Tze Peng presents the Singapore River at sunset, where the sky ignites with vibrant shades of fiery orange and earthy browns. Richly hued bumboats in browns and greens glide gently across the shimmering water, mirroring the golden light of dusk. Lush trees line the riverbank, their leafy canopies contrasting with the radiant horizon. Elegant architecture emerges softly in the background, blending the charm of history with modern life. This picturesque scene encapsulates a serene moment, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the rich narrative of river life, all enveloped in the warm embrace of sunset hues.
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.