This artist uncovers history in layers and acrylic

Artist Chong Kim Chiew explores the concept of tracing, history and identity in this body of work. His show is called Be Careful Or You Might Become The Centre. Photos: The Star/ Rohaizaat Md Darus

The tarpaulin was lying askew on the floor, as if the gallery was not quite ready for visitors yet.

“Are you not done with hanging up the works?” I asked the gallery folks.