25 June 2016 – Though not quite as famous as the street art in the heritage listed area of George Town, the murals found in Balik Pulau are nevertheless just as impressive. Balik Pulau, a small town at the south western part of the island of Penang, is approximately 50 minutes away by car from George Town.…
George Town, Penang Street Art Collection
The street art in the UNESCO heritage area of George Town is a major drawcard for tourists visiting Penang, Malaysia. The following is a small selection of works I’ve managed to photograph so far (taken during 2015 and 2016). I’m hoping to add more to this collection in the near future, so stay tuned for an update to…
The Balloon Girl by Ernest Zacharevic, Straits Quay, Penang
25 June 2016 – This life-size mural of a young girl holding balloons was created by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic, whose work may be familiar to those who have visited Georgetown, Penang. It is is located just outside the mall at Straits Quay and certainly stands out against the stark white exterior of the building. All this image needed was…