Lim Tze Peng
Lim Tze Peng (Chinese: 林子平; pinyin: Lín Zǐ Píng; 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]
Lim Tze Peng | |
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| 林子平 | |
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| Born | 28 September 1921 |
| Known for | Chinese ink painting |
| Awards | 1963: Public Administration Medal (PPA), Singapore 1977: Special Prize, Commonwealth Art Exhibition, England 1981: Public Service Medal, Singapore 2003: Cultural Medallion Award (Art) |
| Patron(s) | Koh Seow Chuan |
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
- "Singapore's oldest living pioneer artist Lim Tze Peng marks 100 years". The Straits Times. 16 June 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
External links
- NHB Press Release on exhibition Tze Peng in 2003
- Half length photograph portrait of Lim Tze Peng on National Library Board's Singapore Pages website
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