Gan Tee Sheng pays homage to individuals from the streets of Chinatown, KL. In Elderly Drivers, the figure is carefully rendered in light and shadow. Using subtle layers, the emotional depth of the figure is presented, connecting the viewer with the people in the community. Modern life is portrayed through the resilience of the human spirit and maturity.
Gan Tee Sheng won the Grand Prize in UOB Painting Of The Year 2013 competition, with the winning piece depicting an old man. Elderly Drivers is from the similar series, and through this series, the artist sends a strong message to the society on the need to care for the elderly.