This captivating sketch of Straits Chinese architecture in Jonker Street is captured through monochrome colours. The facade of the historical buildings is replete with arched shuttered windows and pilasters. Jonker Street is a renowned attraction in Melaka, where one can experience the history of the city and diversity of cultures. 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 and among recent, Jalan-Jalan 2, was held at 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.