Lim Tze Peng

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About the artwork

Bathed in the warm hues of twilight, Lim Tze Peng’s masterpiece features the iconic Victoria Memorial Hall in the background. A bumboat, filled with treasures, glides silently on the river, embodying the essence of a bygone era. The heritage buildings surrounding it whisper stories of Singapore’s rich history. With vibrant colors and bold strokes, this serene scene invites viewers to reflect on the journey of a nation intimately connected to its waterways.

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.