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About the artwork
This painting by Lim Tze Peng beautifully captures a nostalgic moment in Bali, focusing on the simplicity of daily life. The intricately rendered details of stall owners roasting chestnuts evoke a sense of warmth and community. The women in colorful sarongs, engaged in lively trade, reflect the vibrant culture and traditions that have endured through time. They engaged in their trade under thatched roofs reminiscent of days gone past – the scene itself is evocative and nostalgic.
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.