ART AS A GIFT
Jimmy has generously gifted his paintings to various individuals and
organizations over the years, including:
Circle: Given to Rev. Sujiva to commemorate the completion of the
Satisukarama Meditation Main Building in Kota Tinggi, Malaysia.
Della Butcher: Presented with a painting on her 70th birthday
celebration in 1992.
Ants-Hill 1995: Gifted to Rev. Sujiva during his visit to Jimmy's home in
Tampines.
Rejoice: Presented to His Excellency Sargent Shriver during a private
visit to Jimmy's home in Tampines in 1992.
Sayadaw U Pandita: Given a painting during his visit to Vipassana
Meditation Centre (VMC) when it was located in the Bedok area.
Building Pagodas in Our Hearts: Gifted to Sayadaw U Pandita during his
meditation retreat at Sri Lankaramaya Buddhist Temple in 2002.
Hermitage in the Woods: Presented to Ven. Dhammavuddho Thero
during his visit to Singapore in 2019.
Bhante Rathanananda: Given a painting as a birthday gift in 2019.
Metta Rehabilitation Centre: Donated paintings to the centre during
Mr. Aw CT's tenure as manager in 2002.
Beach: Gifted to Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during his
private visit to Changkat, Tampines.
When wishes are few...: Gifted to VIP Irene Ng Member of Parliament
during an event held by Metta Rehabilitation Centre.
Bougainvillea and Door: Presented by the Institute of Southeast Asian
Studies as a gift to His Excellency Gerhard Schroder Chancellor of the
Federal Republic of Germany in 2003.
President's Charity Art Exhibition (1999): Donated paintings to the
exhibition for the President of Singapore.
Buddhist Library (1996): Presented paintings to the Manahara
exhibition.
St. Andrew's Mission Hospital (2000): Donated paintings to their Charity
Art Exhibition.
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (2000): Gifted paintings to the
SANA Charity Art Exhibition.
Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (2002): Gave
paintings to the organization.
And many more...
Jimmy's generosity and love for the arts have left a lasting impact on
those who have received his beautiful paintings.