Lim Tze Peng

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Lim Tze Peng's calligraphy of '怡然自乐' (Yí rán zì lè), meaning "Contentment Brings Happiness," is a visual embodiment of inner peace. The dynamic brushstrokes, characteristic of his style, render the characters with elegant power, highlighting the message that true happiness comes from a state of peaceful enjoyment (怡然) and self-joy (自乐). The artwork serves as a meditation on the importance of cultivating contentment from within, independent of external circumstances, and finding joy in the simple essence of life.

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.