About the artwork
The subject matter of Lim Tze Peng's paintings is narrow, yet focused. As a result of his in-depth explorations into painting scenes of his travels and familiar locations, he is able to effortlessly convey the spirit of the place and demonstrate his technical mastery of both ink and oil painting styles. His bold outlines reflect intricate details and are filled in with the faintest tinge of color, depicting the nostalgia he has towards the neighbourhood he resides in.
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.