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Lim Tze Peng is best known for having captured the spirit and essence of Singapore’s disappearing landscapes before its urban redevelopment. In this painting, he etches two fishing boats docked on the harbour. As a master of his signature Art-calligraphy style, he focuses less on hyper-realistic details but rather seizes the sensitivities of its viewers and recreates the feeling of summoning a memory. In addition to his bold calligraphic lines, Lim accentuates the piece with vibrant colours such as blue and green, creating a dynamic yet nostalgic feeling of a time in Singapore long gone. Truly, Lim Tze Peng’s works transports us to another time. Lim Tze Peng’s support Side by Side in Life reflects both the physical and symbolic strength of companionship. Depicting boats resting together at the harbour, the painting captures the essence of resilience and solidarity — standing side by side through calm waters and turbulent waves alike. Just as the vessels lean on one another for balance and security, the work speaks to the human spirit of mutual support, reminding us that life’s journey is best endured with trust, unity, and shared strength.

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.