Delicacies of KL (Kuih Muih Series)- Ho Mei Kei

Ho Mei Kei
80 x 60cm
Acrylic on Canvas
2025

Ho Mei Kei’s artwork reflects how food anchors cultural identity, offering a visual and emotional connection to history amidst modernization. As Kuala Lumpur evolves, its historic streets take on new identities while retaining echoes of the past. Once rooted in tradition, Yap Ah Shak Street has transformed into a bustling food hub, seamlessly blending heritage with modern influences. Through her Kuih Muih Series, Ho Mei Kei captures this transformation, using the enduring presence of kuih muih as a symbol of resilience amid urban change. These traditional desserts serve as a bridge between past and present, much like the street itself, where kopitiams, cafés and international cuisines now coexist