Lim Tze Peng

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About the artwork

A solitary boatman stands tall amidst a bountiful harvest in his bumboat. The green river glistens under a canopy of warm sunset skies, casting an ethereal glow over the scene. In the background, other bumboats float gently, their shapes indistinct yet vital to the composition. The tranquil scene captures the essence of a simpler time, with the gentle ripples of the river reflecting the fading light and the enduring spirit of life along its banks.

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.