About the artwork
R1 Vic till 1.04 / Ku 7/4 Lim translates this chinese character,兴 into fluid and well controlled strokes. He uses varied strokes of different thickness for balance and to give the character contrast. A border of gold is created for a complete composition. The flow of character executed by Lim, represent the fluidity of emotions and the thicker strokes to signify the state or quality of intensity.
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.