Lim Tze Peng

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About the artwork

Depicting a row of shophouses and the bumboat filled river around Boat Quay, Lim Tze Peng’s bold brushstrokes clearly define the forms of the boats, shophouses and the movement of the water. Using the same black ink, the artist frames the subjects of the painting with a border tying the elements of the composition together, creating a sense of vibrancy, energy and harmony in the piece. The earth toned colours used in this work are warm and inviting, and reflect the rustic subject depicted. Lim captures the sights and details of old Singapore and conveys the atmosphere with the exquisite skill that has made him a prolific Singaporean artist and a living legend. 


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.