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This painting exemplifies Lim Tze Peng’s late abstract oeuvre — a dynamic convergence of calligraphic movement, chromatic energy, and spiritual depth. In this work, Lim transcends the traditional boundary between writing and painting, transforming the brushstroke into a universal language of emotion, rhythm, and vitality.

The composition is dominated by bold, sweeping arcs of black ink that pulse with life and momentum. These gestural forms loop and intertwine like musical phrases, evoking both the structure of Chinese cursive calligraphy and the fluid abstraction of Western expressionism. Beneath and between these strokes, earthy hues of ochre, green, and muted violet emerge, grounding the composition with warmth and balance. The outer brown wash acts as a natural frame, enclosing the vibrant inner energy in quiet harmony.

Lim’s mastery lies in his ability to balance spontaneity with intention. Each line appears instinctive yet deliberate, embodying qi yun sheng dong — the “spirit resonance” that animates all great Chinese art. The rich layering of ink and pigment creates a sense of dimensionality, where space and motion coexist, and where each colour breathes through the intervals between strokes.

This painting can be read as both a visual poem and a meditation. The rhythmic repetition of curved lines resembles the organic forms of nature — waves, roots, or flowing wind — while simultaneously expressing the artist’s inner vitality and meditative calm. In its abstraction lies profound simplicity; in its energy, timeless wisdom.

For collectors, this painting is a quintessential Lim Tze Peng — a bridge between East and West, between calligraphy and abstraction, between the seen and the felt. It captures the artist’s unceasing dialogue with ink, form, and philosophy — a testament to his boundless creativity and enduring spirit, even beyond a century of life.