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Lim Tze Peng
Vase of Irises
Chinese Ink on Rice Paper Painting, 100 x 100 cm
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About the artwork
Rich hues of purple, ranging from deep amethyst to delicate lavender, define the irises, their petals rendered with a sense of both precision and fluid grace. The flowers cascade from a simple vase, the form of which is suggested through economical yet confident lines. Lim Tze Peng's distinctive technique, where ink and colour blend with a remarkable spontaneity, creates a sense of movement and life within the composition. While the details are suggestive rather than meticulously rendered, the overall effect is one of exuberant beauty, capturing not only the visual appearance of the irises but also their inherent spirit and vitality. The painting showcases the artist's ability to translate the ephemeral beauty of nature into a powerful and enduring artwork.
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.