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.After his retirement in the 1980s, Lim was able to commit to art full-time, and he travelled around Singapore to paint places that have a special place in his heart. He favours painting on the spot as it allows him to soak in the atmosphere to capture beyond what the eye sees.
