Born in 1923, Lim Tze Peng is mainly a self-taught artist. Ink paintings and calligraphic works are predominantly featured in his work, though there is a small collection of early 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. He was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2003.Fascinated by boats and ships, Lim frequently features them in his works in different settings, be it singly or in groups. Lim demonstrates his keen observation and deft brushwork with a delicate rendering of a row of boats by the bank.
