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Lim Ah Cheng, born in 1968 in Klang, Malaysia, boasts over two decades of artistic experience. His journey into the world of art began during his childhood, where he first discovered his deep passion for creative expression. Encouraged by his parents, he was allowed to unleash his imagination on mah-jong paper and wield calligraphy brushes freely. As he grew older, he pursued formal education in Graphic Design at the Malaysian Institute of Art. After a stint as an illustrator and graphic designer at an advertising firm, Lim Ah Cheng made the life-changing decision to devote himself entirely to his true calling: painting.
During this pivotal period, he further honed his craft under the mentorship of the renowned Malaysian artist Chong Chen Chuan, who held the esteemed position of Chairman of the Calligraphy Society of Malaysia. Under Chong’s guidance, Lim Ah Cheng developed a deeper understanding of artistry and technique.
For the past 17 years, Lim Ah Cheng has found his primary source of inspiration in the form of the horse. This enduring subject matter, steeped in Chinese artistic tradition, captivates him with its inherent beauty, speed, and dynamic movement. Lim Ah Cheng’s distinctive style blends traditional Chinese painting techniques with Western abstract expressionism, creating a unique synthesis of the classical and the contemporary.
In his artistic practice, Lim Ah Cheng employs acrylic medium and Chinese brushstrokes to convey depth, space, and light on his canvas. The use of texture-rich oil paint allows him to showcase layers of vibrant colors and intricate textures. This mastery of technique enables him to effortlessly achieve depth and perspective in his work. Moreover, he skillfully combines oil with water-based art mediums, creating a harmonious fusion of mixed media.
Through a brilliant interplay of colors, an ingenious orchestration of figures and lines, Lim Ah Cheng transforms horses into semi-abstract entities bursting with kinetic energy on his canvases. In a departure from the Western tradition that often seeks serenity in stillness, Lim Ah Cheng’s paintings celebrate the unpredictability and dynamism of motion, imbuing his artworks with a vibrant sense of life and vitality.
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