A Shared Joy , 2015 by Jim Ling
A Shared Joy, 2015 by Jim Ling
Oil on Stretched Canvas, 51cm x 71cm x 2.5cm
“A Shared Joy” is a vibrant, heartwarming oil painting that captures a rare, candid moment of levity between Singapore’s founding father, Lee Kuan Yew, and his beloved wife, Madam Kwa Geok Choo.
Set against a lush, blooming garden backdrop, the artwork radiates a warmth that contrasts beautifully with their well-known public personas.
An explosion of red floral arches and soft pink blooms symbolising the “Garden City” they helped cultivate together. It represents the peace and beauty that come from years of dedicated labour.
This painting serves as a touching tribute to a lifelong partnership. It is a celebration of a private bond that remained the steady heartbeat beneath the history of a nation.
This artwork will be professionally framed and fixed
to ensure their lasting beauty and archival quality.
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