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Lui Cheng Thak’s works are inspired by traditional architecture in urban areas and collective memories. The well-known artist is known to document unique colonial buildings from states like Penang, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. Here, the artist illustrates the facade of an old coffee shop, portraying a scene from daily life. The view is animated with a subtle play of light. An old man is at work, using the traditional method to prepare food and beverages. Lui studied at the Kuala Lumpur College of Art from 1987 to 1989. His early solos were As I Was Passing (Hotel Istana, organised by Pelita Hati), Our Heritage (Rusli Hashim Fine Art, 2001), As I Was Passing II (Galeri Citra, 2006), Circles: Nostalgia and Collective Memory (White Box Publika, 2014). This was followed by ten consecutive solos with PINKGUY Gallery (Final Till The End Of Time in 2020, Pristine in 2019, Touched in 2018, Endless in 2017 etc), which received excellent results. He had a record of sort in his Redeem solo exhibition at PINKGUY in 2014 when all 12 works were sold within 18 minutes of opening!