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Lim Tze Peng
Daily Hustle at Chinatown
Chinese Ink on Paper, 95 x 100 cm
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About the artwork
The painting of Old Chinatown, Singapore, beautifully captures a tranquil street scene, bathed in warm shades of orange that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Surrounding the shophouse, bustling street stalls cater to eager customers. A humble food cart proudly stands to the side, enticing passersby with its delicious aromas. In the distance, a trishaw is parked—a relic of the area’s rich history and a reminder of the unique mode of transport that once thrived in this vibrant neighborhood. Laundry flutters in the breeze from the second floor of the shophouse, enhancing the authenticity and sense of community reflected in the painting.
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.