Frame size: 128.9 x 84 cm
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.Trees, like boats, are another favourite subject with Lim and here a row of tall coconut trees dwarfs the villagers as they pass, laden with baskets of wares. Reflecting his reputation and background as a calligrapher, Lim uses lines to delineate form and space.