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Lui Cheng Thak's paintings of street views capture the traditional heritage of the past, and the social connections of the community. A palette of soft hues was used to articulate the shops offering handmade objects and items. His work is mainly focused on the unique architecture of colonial buildings, infused with a warm atmosphere. 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, 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.