The essence of Oriental culture is on full display where bright hues dominate, with elaborate details deftly illustrated on the porcelain. Fruits are seen scattered and appear to be fresh and ready to be eaten complemented with a splendid background which brings out the harmony in all his works on offer here. Through his compositions one would reminisce the grandeur of culture and heritage. 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. With a double major in oil painting and printmaking, Yap puts a spin on the Western still life, employing Oriental porcelain and creatures as his theme.