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An open window framed by embroidered lace curtains reveals a view of old houses nestled among flowers. The scene evokes a gentle nostalgia, recalling the passage of time and cherished memories of the past. Subtle interplay of light and shadow across the objects enhances the sense of depth, imbuing the composition with a warm, atmospheric presence. Inspired by the elegance of traditional colonial architecture, Lui Cheng Thak's works often capture the nostalgic charm of old streets bathed in a warm, luminous glow. 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.