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This vibrant painting by Lim Tze Peng captures the enduring charm of Singapore’s old kampong and Chinatown street life. The composition unfolds in a rustic lane lined with weathered shophouses, their tiled roofs glowing under a dynamic sky of swirling yellows, oranges, and greens. At the heart of the scene, daily activities thrive: men gather at a coffee stall under a makeshift zinc awning, women tend to wares and baskets, while a rickshaw and pushcarts mark the pulse of commerce and movement.

Lim’s masterful use of bold brushstrokes and expressive color transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary. The textured strokes give weight to the rough surfaces of the buildings, while the glowing sky infuses the work with both nostalgia and vitality. This painting is more than a depiction of place; it is a living memory of Singapore’s vanishing urban landscape, a world where community, trade, and simplicity shaped daily life.

For collectors, this artwork exemplifies Lim Tze Peng’s celebrated “vibrant expressionist” phase—where documentary precision meets emotive color. It stands as a vital cultural record and a deeply evocative piece that bridges heritage and modernity.