Have you heard about the street art wall-painting?
The hottest topic recently happening in Penang???
Its Mirrors George Town of George Town Festival 2012!!!

" Mirrors George Town is a street art project created by international artist, Ernest Zacharevic for George Town Festival 2012. This project aims to create art that everyone can easily access and relate to; art that will blossom out of memories. Mirrors George Town seeks to draw attention to the people who live, work, and play in George Town; the inhabitants of the city that truly bring the unique buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site to life! "

#1 Armenian Street!
The most famous and cutest painting I like the most among all.
This painting had tapped deep into the minds of Penangite and visitors, provoking a fascinating and creative response. People take pictures of themselves chasing the children down the road, some go for a ride and some add some captions about their childhood memories. There's no fixed meaning; the artwork is open for interpretations, recreations and narratives. This is street art at its best, when it stops being an individual painting and becomes part of the public imagination.




#2 Next, Cannon Street!
Painter painted the mural over the course of one day!
What do you think the boy is reaching for? some delicacies or chocolates perhaps? :)


#3 After that, Ah Quee Street!
Painter painted this mural on the side of the building, to mark the occasion (Beach Street 212 warehouse) which was hosting Rescube, an exhibition by 6 young artists including Zacharevic.
The boy with a motorbike is a follow up. Unknown local artist joined in and painted a dinosaur nearby. Ernest answer was to paint a boy with a pink leash taking Dino for a walk. Unknown artist responded by painting a scared Dino hiding behind a corner. And this is how a legend was born!



#5 The other side, Muntri Street in Love Lane!
High above the heat-filled street, the giant girl is playfully swinging while resting her arms on 2 windows. The painting turns the ultimate childhood dream into reality - to convert the city into a giant playground.

#6 Last but not least, Penang Road!
The last and biggest wall painting depicts the symbol of Penang - a trishaw!
Penang Road is famous for being a resting place for trishaw drivers, you can easily find one here and continue your journey on board of a colourful hybrid between a carriage and a bicycle!