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About the artwork
Vic Chrysanthemums have a strong association with Eastern culture because they were first cultivated in China. The yellow chrysanthemum specifically, symbolises sorrow and is usually used during a loss of a loved one but in when used in the western context, the chrysanthemum flower signifies respect and honour. The colour yellow is a representation of hope, positivity and optimism. Lim incorporates hints of green to capture the shadows on the flower adding dimension and life to the art piece. A mixture of blue and brown in the backing adds depth and texture to the composition.
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.