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About the artwork
In this powerful calligraphic work titled “感恩” (Gan En), meaning "Gratitude," Lim Tze Peng masterfully captures the essence of thankfulness with bold, expressive brushwork. Each stroke carries not just ink, but a deep sense of emotion and reverence, embodying the spirit of appreciation rooted in Chinese cultural values. The artwork features two prominent characters: 感 (gan), which expresses feeling or emotion, and 恩 (en), representing grace or favor received. Together, they evoke a heartfelt acknowledgment of kindness and blessings, whether from family, mentors, community, or life itself.
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.