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.A frequent traveller, Lim often went on painting trips to neighbouring countries to seek inspiration for his art which would tell the cultural and social narratives of a locale. Depicted here in his characteristic direct and representational style, through deft brushwork and ink washes, is a souvenir store selling masks.
