Born in 1923, Lim Tze Peng is largely a self-taught artist. In his oeuvre, ink paintings and calligraphic works feature prominently, although there is a small number of oils, watercolours and drawings. He created a unique style of ink painting using rich brush and tonal details, and this approach is often regarded as a manifestation of the Nanyang Style in the ink medium. Lim, a school principal until his retirement in the early 1980s, was awarded the Cultural Medallion by the Singapore government in 2003.An avid traveller, Lim often sought out new subject matter for his art in the places he visits, returning home armed with new paintings. In ‘Angkor Wat’, he captures the serenely enigmatic smiles of the famous landmark of Cambodia.
