Artwork by Sim Kah Lim, Watercolour on Paper.
59 x 43 cm
Packed tightly along the old Singapore River, wooden bumboats form an intricate pattern of curved hulls, ropes and reflections. Deep, earthy colours convey the weight and character of these working vessels. Sim Kah Lim’s close perspective immerses viewers in the maritime activity that once powered the city’s trading economy.
Artwork by Sim Kah Lim, Watercolour on Paper.
59 x 43 cm
Packed tightly along the old Singapore River, wooden bumboats form an intricate pattern of curved hulls, ropes and reflections. Deep, earthy colours convey the weight and character of these working vessels. Sim Kah Lim’s close perspective immerses viewers in the maritime activity that once powered the city’s trading economy.