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About the artwork

"Flowing Heritage" captures the essence of Singapore’s vibrant cultural tapestry along the Singapore River. The artwork depicts bumboats gracefully navigating the waters, symbolizing the enduring connection between tradition and modernity. Through rich colors and dynamic brushstrokes, Lim Tze Peng evokes a sense of nostalgia and pride, inviting viewers to reflect on the river’s historical significance as a lifeline for commerce and community. This piece celebrates the fluidity of cultural exchange, honoring the past while embracing the ever-evolving present.

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.