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Memory Of Life 1 is the artist's captivating rendition of a three-story shop house building located in Central Market, Kuala Lumpur. It features the architectural style of colonial architecture that contains many classical principles. The romantic view of the balcony is also turned into a display window of bonsai flowers, old bird cages, sarong hung out to dry, and with pigeons perched or flying all over. "I used light and shadows to imply the passing of time," the artist said. Time stands still, yet the present is very real. The depiction of birds flying happily symbolise peace and harmony, adding to the relaxed atmosphere of the setting. Cheng Thak has been a fulltime artist ever since he graduated from Kuala Lumpur College of Art in 1989. His forte is with extolling the architectural heritage as livable abodes and in his own inimitable style of lush grandeur and romance. He also paints about the disappearing trades such as the itinerant roti man or pasembur hawker. He held his first solo called As I Was Passing at Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur in 1997 and among recent, Jalan-Jalan 2, was held at PinkGuy Gallery in 2022, and Festive Seasons at the same gallery in 2023. His works are held in the collection of corporations, hotels and private collectors.