The still life features objects that evoke memories of local heritage, including an embroidered textile, a hand carved table, an earthenware ceramic vase, and a small kettle. A pair of dragonflies, symbolic of good fortune, is depicted beside the arrangement. The work serves as a gentle reminder to appreciate the beauty of the everyday objects that surround us while celebrating the local culture.
Yap Chin Hoe demonstrated his talent at an early age, before he graduated from the Malaysian Institute of Art in 1991, his work has netted him awards, and was displayed in 1990's Young Contemporary Artists Exhibition in Kuala Lumpur. In 2022, he had featured his works in Reminiscence: Yap Chin Hoe & Tony Ng Duo Exhibition held at Art WeMe Contemporary Gallery, Kuala Lumpur.