Lot 6
87 x 82 cm ; 112 x 106.5 cm (with frame)
ink on paper
stamped with a seal lower left
Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in Aug 2023
林子平《静》2023年作 水墨 纸本
款识：左下白文鈐印、「百岁林子平」
来源：2023 年 8 月直接从艺术家处购得
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Notes:
“I have reached the moment in my life where I don't want to hold on to tradition. I want my work to speak a universal language, the language of abstraction. It is a language that everyone can relate to, no matter where he or she.” - Lim Tze Peng
In 1949, Lim embarked on a teaching career at Xin Min School, eventually becoming its principal in 1951, a position he held until his retirement in 1981. Upon retiring, he dedicated himself fully to his passion for art, capturing the essence of contemporary calligraphy and Singapore's transforming cityscape. Charting yet another artistic breakthrough around 2005, Lim experimented with a new signature Chinese calligraphy style with abstracted penmanship – a signature he termed as ‘hutuzi’ (糊涂字; also known as ‘muddled writing’) that prioritises elegance, flow and visual expressiveness.
We are honoured to present this masterful work by Lim Tze Peng, which is particularly noted for its commemorative value. Penned on his 100th birthday, the word ‘Jing’ is laid at the heart of the work connoting serenity and contemplation. This work by the luminary centurion speaks of his ardent dedication to the age-old medium of classical Chinese calligraphy and may be translated as the artist’s mental clarity and stillness amidst the ever-changing contemporary landscape.
Throughout his illustrious career, Lim received numerous accolades, including the Cultural Medallion in 2003 and the Meritorious Service Medal in 2016, cementing his foremost position in Singaporean art. His works have been exhibited internationally, notably in the ongoing “Becoming Lim Tze Peng" (2025) at National Gallery of Singapore and "Soul of Ink: Lim Tze Peng at 100" (2021) which celebrated his centennial year.
“我的人生来到不想坚守传统的阶段。我要我的作品传达一种普通的语言，一种抽象的语言。一种可以和每个人有关的语言不管他或她来自何处。” - 林子平
1949年，林子平在新民学校开始了他的教学生涯，并于1951年晋升为校长，直至1981年退休。退休后，他全身心投入到对艺术的热爱，专注于当代书法创作及描绘新加坡的城市风貌。大约在2005年，他迎来了艺术上的又一次突破，开始尝试一种独特的书法风格，以抽象化的笔法书写汉字 — 他将其称为“糊涂字”，一种强调优雅、流畅性和视觉张力的风格。
我们非常荣幸呈献林子平这件极具纪念意义的作品。这幅杰作书写于他百岁诞辰之际，笔下的“静”字稳居画面中央，象征着宁静与沉思。这位百岁书法大师的作品，体现了他对传统书法艺术的不懈追求，同时也可视为他在瞬息万变的环境中，依然保持清晰的思维与内心的平和。
在其辉煌的艺术生涯中，林子平荣获诸多殊荣，包括2003年文化奖章及2016年功绩奖章，巩固了他在新加坡艺术界的崇高地位。他的作品曾在国际范围内展出，其中包括正在新加坡国家美术馆举行的展览《我画故我在》（2025），以及庆祝他百岁华诞的《墨魂 — 林子平百年作品展》（2021）。 - Condition: This work overall is in good condition. No apparent traces of restoration and retouching on this work. The work is framed.
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