Hoo Chee Few's brushstrokes weave a tale of forgotten grandeur. Weathered buildings, once vibrant and bustling, now stand like stoic sentinels, their faces etched with time. Nature, ever persistent, has begun its gentle conquest. Trees, with roots that whisper of forgotten seasons, erupt from rooftops and window frames. A sense of nostalgia hangs heavy in the air, a silent ode to a bygone era where these structures pulsed with life. Is it a lament for the inevitable march of time, or a celebration of nature's enduring embrace? The answer lies within the viewer's gaze.

Hoo Chee Few is a Malaysian artist with numerous awards and accomplishments. He won 1st Prize in the Watercolour Competition YMM, Pahang in 1985 and Nanyang Daily & Guinness Stout Cartoon Competition in 1988. He has worked as an illustrator, comic columnist, teacher, and trainer, with various roles spanning from 1992 to 2020.