Wednesday, 7 March 2018

Do u Like Horse ? Horse painting by Lim Ah Cheng

Horses are an important motif in Chinese mythology. There are many myths about the horse or horses, or horse-like beings, including the ponyChinese mythology refers to those myths found in the historical geographic area of China.[1] In some cases the focus is on a horse or horses as the protagonist of the action, in other cases they appear in a supporting role, sometimes as the locomotive power propelling a chariot and its occupant(s). 

Lim Ah Cheng 
Lim Ah Cheng , known as a ‘horse painter’,  as he had been painted horses since 90's & that became his trademark in the art industry. 
Cheng, admired horses fluidity & motion, hence he began to paint horses during his younger days. His mentor advice him to continue painting in horses as it is a unique subject and something that can be his trademark.
Cheng had perfectly highlighted both the beauty of the horses and the strong movement of their bodies in semi-abstract way using oils and acrylics on canvas. ”

ANCIENT HORSES " SUNZI " I
oil on canvas , 91x153 cm, 2017, 



Painting is currently available for viewing / sale in the gallery. please feel free to contact               Mary 014 6692614 for more details. 

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