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Painted by Lim Tze Peng, this evocative work captures the quintessential provision shop, once a vital cornerstone of Singapore’s community life. Overflowing with goods stacked high and spilling onto the five-foot way, the shop buzzes with activity as customers browse and the shopkeeper attends to their needs. A man with his bicycle pauses at the storefront, adding to the authenticity of everyday life. With his fluid brushstrokes and earthy tones, Lim immortalizes the vibrancy, charm, and communal spirit of Singapore’s traditional trades.