Have you spotted these 'matchboxes' while driving around Kuala Lumpur?

A view of one of Cloakwork's street artworks from the 'SafetyMatchSeries', located along the SPRINT highway on the Damansara Link. Photo Cloakwork

In case you haven’t noticed, giant safety "matchboxes" have been popping up around Kuala Lumpur, capturing the attention of drivers and pedestrians alike. These eye-catching urban art pieces are the work of street artist and illustrator Chern Loo, better known as Cloakwork.

"I first came across this half-opened, abandoned storage unit in a parking lot at Setiawangsa LRT station. It looked intriguing, so I thought, why not give this object a new life? It could make the area look less rundown and bring some colourful energy to the people who park there and use public transport," says Cloakwork, 33, in a recent interview.