Lam Yeo Coffee Powder has been at this location since 1960, filling many kopitiam socks across the island for generations. I was on Balestier looking for inspiration when the scent hit me like a freight train. I hope to capture the history that goes along with their original golden signboard still hanging overhead.

Linocut print, 38x28.5cm (15”x11.2”) (image), 52x43cm (20.5”x16.9”) (paper)

Awagami Bamboo Select paper, 170gsm, 70% bamboo, 30% recycled paper

Signed and numbered, edition of 200, sold unframed