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Lui Cheng Thak’s works are influenced 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 as well as Kuala Lumpur. Here, the artist illustrates the facade of a heritage building, portraying a scene from everyday life. The view is animated with a subtle play of light, featuring his signature elements of the birdcage and batik sarong. 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. 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!