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Lim Tze Peng
出塞 - 王昌齡 (Over the Border by Wang Chang Ling)
Ink on Rice Paper, 88 x 95 cm
USD 10,600 – 13,200
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About the artwork
"The bright moon of Qin, the border passes of Han, Warriors march on a long journey, yet none have returned. If only the Flying General guarded Dragon City, No barbarian horse would dare cross Yinshan." This poem reflects the loyalty and yearning of soldiers defending the border, hoping for the strength of a legendary general to protect their homeland. The references to Qin and Han dynasties evoke a sense of timelessness and patriotism.
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.