Lim Hwee Tiong

Lim began his journey into watercolor painting in 1967 and later graduated from the Singapore Academy of Art. His talent quickly gained recognition, and in 1978, he won the Special Prize at the National Day Art Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Culture. His work earned further acclaim in 1981 when he was invited to exhibit at the prestigious Louvre Art Exhibition in Paris, France.

In 1985, Lim was honored with the Dr. Tan Tsze Chor Award and won first prize in a competition jointly organized by the Ministry of Culture and United Overseas Bank. The following year, he was selected to participate in the 'Grand Palais of Singapore Contemporary Artists' exhibition in Paris.

Lim's career highlights include his 1991 solo exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore, which was officially opened by Dr. Cham Tao Soon, President of NTU. Between 1994 and 2015, he was actively involved in various local painting exhibitions, including the 2020 Yiweiyun 3D Viewing Exhibition. Additionally, Lim's work has been showcased in international art exhibitions across Taiwan, China, Japan, Korea, and Malaysia, particularly in the Asian Watercolor Exhibition. His paintings are held in both private and public collections, including those of Nanyang Technological University, United Overseas Bank Group, and numerous private collectors.

1950, Born in Singapore.

1967, Commenced art lessons at local community centre.

1978, Ministry of Culture National Day Art Competition – Special Award

1979, Joint art exhibition of Lim Hwee Tiong and Ang Hiong Chiok at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce

1981, Joint art exhibition of Lim Hwee Tiong, Lim Thian Seng and Ang Hiong Chiok at the National Museum of Singapore. Selected for Singapore Artists Works Exhibition held in Paris, France

1982, Ministry of Culture and UOB Art Exhibition – Commendation Award 7th International Art Exhibition in Kaoshiung, Taiwan

1985, Recipient of the Tan Tze Chor Art Prize First Prize in Representation Category of UOB Painting of the Year

1986, One of several artists selected for exhibition in Artistes Contemporains De Singapore Au Grand Palais in Paris.

1991, First solo art exhibition Lim Hwee Tiong Art Exhibition at the National Museum

2010, Joint Exhibition of Lim Hwee Tiong, Wong Hai and Ang Siew Tin at The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce

2013, Solo exhibition Memories of the Past Watercolour Art Exhibition at Hai Hui Art Gallery

2015, Participated in SG50 National Day Celebration Exhibition organised by Ngee Ann Kongsi.

2016, Participated in the exhibition at Ministry of Information, Communications and the Arts Buildings.

2017, Commissioned by NTU Museum to create a series of works on the new landscape of the campus.

2018, Presented personal art piece to Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital on its 108th Anniversary Celebration.

Wong Hai

Born in 1949, Wong Hai is a distinguished member of the Singapore Chinese Artists Society, the Singapore Watercolour Society, and the Singapore Art Society. He began his artistic journey in 1970, studying under the guidance of renowned Singaporean artist Lim Kang Kee 林江奇. While watercolour remains his preferred medium, Wong Hai also creates in oil, showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Throughout his career, Wong Hai has actively participated in numerous exhibitions both in Singapore and internationally. In 2016, he held his first solo exhibition, The Art of Wong Hai, which featured a remarkable collection of oil and watercolour paintings created over four decades. These works hold significant historical value, capturing scenes of Singapore that have since disappeared, and serving as a precious visual record of the nation's evolving landscape.