These artworks delve into the poignant moments where gazes meet. In this era of global migration, the encounter and connection between two individuals is a profoundly human experience. It's akin to two points converging, forming a path of shared vision where gazes overlap, intertwine, and exchange sentiments. Today, as we embrace a culture of shared experiences, the barriers of singular cultural systems are softened, allowing for the exploration of diverse perspectives and enriching the tapestry of life. For portrait artists, each portrait is a challenge to capture not just the physical likeness, but the essence of the soul, a delicate dance between what's seen and unseen. It's a lifelong pursuit, a journey of self-discovery reflected in strokes of paint. In my artistic journey, I find solace in exploring the mundane, infusing ordinary scenes with deep contemplation, slowly unraveling the layers of meaning. As the saying goes, "No man ever steps on the same river twice." Each encounter, each gaze shared, leaves an indelible mark, weaving together the fabric of our collective existence. These portraits, born from fleeting encounters in the flux of life, serve as a testament to the beauty of human connection. With each stroke of my sketches, I aim to capture the transient nature of our existence, preserving the memories of our brief encounters in the vast expanse of time, until we are but wisps of memory in the twilight of our years. "Malay Peninsula Encounter" documents the people I encountered while traveling from the south to the north of the Malay Peninsula from 2013 until 2024. In addition to depicting the faces of various local ethnicities, I also documented those who came from across the seas and worked hard in this country. Surviving in a multicultural nation, the distance between individuals is both close and distant, and the competitive ecological environment often leads to tension in interpersonal relationships. However, at the same time, the cultural and ideological differences between ethnic gaps enrich the urban texture of this land. The clash and confrontation of ideas often result in the emergence of new collective values.