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Inspired by traditional colonial architecture and street scenes, the works of Lui Cheng Thak often explore the nostalgic charm of living spaces. A captivating scene drawn from everyday life; he focuses on the effects of dappled light onto the facade of the building. Using signature elements including birdcages, potted plants, and flowers, his works evoke a sense of peace and appreciation for the designs of the past that connect us to our heritage such as the louvred windows and pillars. 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. This painting was exhibited in Good Times solo show, and it was a sold out show.