Frame size: H94 x W94 cm (Mount)
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.Fascinated by boats and ships, Lim frequently features them in his works in different settings, be it singly or in groups. Even when overseas, he would seek them out as this painting of boats against a background of traditional Chinese houses bears testament to his love of the vessels.
