sim kwang Hun 沈观汉
Born in 1945, Singapore, Mr Sim Kwang Hun is a master in Chinese calligraphy writing. He has many years of practice, teaching and demonstrating calligraphy writing under his belt.
He held a solo exhibition in 1974 at Chinese Chamber of Commerce with former Member of Parliament, Dr Ho Kah Leong, as his guest of honour. He spent a couple of years learning painting and writing from first generation artist Chen Wen Hsi during his teenage years. In 1992, he was selected alongside Chua Ek Kay as one of the artists by Singapore Tourism Promotion Board to hold a calligraphy demonstration at the Seville Expo. In 2004, Sim wrote a book titled, “The Evolution of Chinese Cursive Writing”.
Mr Sim working on a commissioned piece
Mr Sim working on a piece of calligraphy writing
Mr Sim Kwang Hun holding up a freshly completed commissioned piece
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Available works
梅花香自苦寒 63x22cm
“The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from enduring the cold of winter.”
The phrase symbolises perseverance, resilience, and the idea that true beauty and success are often born through hardship and dedication.
青山依旧 绿水长流 paper size 69x42cm
但愿人长久千里共婵娟 Paper size 85x17cm
乐在其中 Joy lives in the doing 94x25cm
宁静致远 tranquility yields transcendence 65x15cm
随缘 As it is meant to be 60x40cm
安乐无忧 Peaceful, joyful, and free from worries 22x86cm
饮水思源 to remember our roots and be grateful for those who came before us 28x89cm
细水长流 perseverance—gentle, steady effort that endures over time 92x22cm
花好月圓 Calligraphy by Mr Sim Kwang Hun
松風水月 Calligraphy Writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 30x6.5cm
心平气和 Calligraphy Writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 34.5x23cm
平安喜樂 Calligraphy by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 25x90cm
福壽安寧家和業興 Blessings, longevity, health and peace; a harmonious family and a successful life, paper size 25x87cm
人生有味是清歡 The true flavour of life is simple, quiet joy, paper size 21.5x90cm
自強不息 厚德載物 Calligraphy by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 68x34cm
勤能補拙 恆者必成 Calligraphy by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 68x34cm
家和萬事興 Calligraphy by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 48x93cm
福 Calligraphy by Mr Sim Kwang Hun, paper size 80x60cm
past commissioned works
恩 Calligraphy Writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun
自强不息 厚德载物 Calligraphy Writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun
以民为本 以国为先 务实处事 公正无疑 无处可见 无所不在 Calligraphy Writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun
天长地久 Calligraphy Writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun
家和万事兴 calligraphy writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun
天时地利人和 calligraphy writing by Mr Sim Kwang Hun