Traditional buildings reflect the refined craftsmanship of the past, preserving the stories and memories of daily life. In a quiet balcony corner of an old building, everyday objects such as a hanging birdcage, sarongs, and potted plants subtly evoke the presence of human life, infusing the scene with warmth and nostalgia. 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, 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.