Lim Tze Peng
林子平
Born (1921-09-28) 28 September 1921
Singapore
Known forChinese ink painting
Awards1963: Public Administration Medal (PPA), Singapore
1977: Special Prize, Commonwealth Art Exhibition, England
1981: Public Service Medal, Singapore
2003: Cultural Medallion Award (Art)

Lim Tze Peng (Chinese: 林子平; pinyin: Lín Zǐpíng; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lîm Tsí-pîng, born 28 September 1921) is a Singaporean artist who is a teacher by training and profession. He was awarded a Cultural Medallion in 2003 in recognition of his contribution to the country's art and culture. In June 2021, it was reported that he was still producing art at the age of 99.[1]

Biography

Lim was born in 1921 to a family of pig and chicken farmers in Pasir Ris. He is the eldest of seven children.[2]

Lim studied at Guangyang Primary School and Chung Cheng High School.[3]

In 1949, Lim became a primary school teacher at Xin Min School and then became principal in 1951.[3] He remained as principal till he retired in 1981.[3]

Painting career

Lim started to learn to paint in his twenties and after his retirement, started to paint professionally.[2]

In 2003, Lim was awarded the Cultural Medallion and in 2016,[2] he was awarded the Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Meritorious Service Medal).[4]

Major Exhibitions

Dates Title Location
1970 1st Solo Exhibition Singapore
1991 2nd Solo Exhibition National Museum Art Gallery
Singapore

Tze Peng by Himself, 1993, Singapore Art Fair presented by Gim Ng of Shenn's Fine Art, Singapore

1995 Moments by Lim Tze Peng (solo) curated and presented by Gim Ng of Shenn's Fine Art and Takashimaya Gallery
Singapore
1998 Meeting Places in Fleeting Spaces Singapore Art Museum
Singapore
2003 Tze Peng Singapore Art Museum
Singapore
2021 Soul of Ink: Lim Tze Peng at 100 Exhibition The Arts House, Singapore

Bibliography

  • Tze Peng, Lim (2007). 林子平:新加坡河的记忆 (Lim Tze Peng: Singapore River memory). Singapore: Cape of Good Hope Gallery.
  • Chim Kang, Chua; Bridget Tracy, Tan, eds. (2003). Tze Peng. Singapore: Singapore Art Museum. ISBN 981-05-0094-7.

References

  1. ↑ "Singapore's oldest living pioneer artist Lim Tze Peng marks 100 years". The Straits Times. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 "CNA Lifestyle Experiences: At 98, Singapore's oldest living artist continues to be obsessed with art". CNA. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 "Lim Tze Peng | Infopedia". eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 18 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "Pioneer artist who brought scenes of old Singapore to life". The Straits Times. 9 August 2016. p. 4. Retrieved 18 October 2022 – via NewspaperSG.


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