Untitled No.18 (Trees)

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.Trees, which have always had a special place in Lim’s art, have in recent years tended towards abstraction. This work of a group of trees shows a greater confidence and freedom in the handling of the Chinese ink medium, with expressive brushwork that resonates with energy.

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