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About the artwork
Observe the balanced and interconnected strokes in Lim Tze Peng's calligraphy of "家和万事兴 (jiā hé wàn shì xīng)." The artist's masterful control of ink and brush creates a visual harmony that mirrors the proverb's message. The robust characters convey a sense of stability and growth, suggesting how familial peace can indeed lead to widespread success and flourishing.
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.