3. LOCATION OF MURAL ART
OLD TOWN, IPOH
Google map of both locations
Located at the first ever Old
Town White Coffee shop
Situated strategically on an
empty space between two
buildings
4. ARTIST BACKGROUND
The two most popular being Children on
Bicycle and Boy on Motorcycle. These
murals now stand as cultural landmarks
in Georgetown.
Ernest Zacharevic, 29 ,
from Lithuania
is a famous artist of
worldwide recognition for
street mural arts creation
in Penang 2012
6. DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART
PAPER PLANE OLDTOWN, IPOH
PAPER PLANE INTENDS TO REMIND THE PUBLIC TO
THEIR CHILDHOOD, AND THE DREAMS OF
GREATNESS THEY STILL HAVE.
7. Subjective Perception
Paper plane can be perceived as
freedom or independence of a
childhood.
First Impressions
The two children are active and
full of energy playing with each
other joyfully.
THE
CONCEPTS
8. Artefact
The paper plane depicts
childhood joy. Cartoon print
clothes reflect innocenceMass Communication
Paper plane is a simple but meaningful
object of childhood
9. Space
Personal space between children
shows intimacy.
Hand gestures
The child covering his eyes to
portray a mysterious and heroic
look reflects the child’s ability to
dream and fantasize.
11. DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART
OLD UNCLE WITH COFFEE CUP OLDTOWN, IPOH
Google map of both locations
Located at the first ever Old
Town White Coffee shop
Situated strategically on an
empty space between two
buildings
OLD UNCLE WITH COFFEE CUP IS A PAINTING THAT
AIMS TO TELL OF IPOHS SIGNIFICANT COFFEE
CULTURE THROUGH THE YEARS
12. Positive connotative meaning
Enjoying white coffee is a part of
parcel of life in Old Town, Ipoh.
Passive perception
The feeling of warmth and
easiness when it comes to coffee.
THE
CONCEPTS
13. Symbols
The traditional coffee cup.
Physical Appearances
Physical appearances of an old
man describes coffee is a lifetime
enjoyment.
Stereotypes
It is a false perception that coffee
is only enjoyed by the elderly
citizens.
17. ARTIST BACKGROUND
Michelle Yeoh, is the artist
behind the artwork ‘Kid
with balloon behind pink
background ‘
She graduated from the One Academy
and had been in employment with
various big names like Carlsberg, Dulux.
She is also active in arts events in
Malaysia.
18. DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART
KID WITH BALLOON AT PINK BACKGROUND ATMOPSHERE , SERI KEMBANGAN
Situated strategically on an
empty space between two
buildings
THE ‘KID WITH BALLOON AT PINK BACKGROUND’
MURAL ARTWORK DEPICTS THE INNOCENT JOY OF A
CHILD’S DISCOVERY OF NEW THINGS
19. First Impression – Kids
Imagination world in pink color
showing innocence, made of
candy showing creativity
Positive Connotation
Meaning – Balloons with kids
reflects fun enjoyment happiness
THE
CONCEPTS
Stereotype – Pink is a colour
meant for girls.
20. Subjective Perception – Each
person perceives joy
differently, the girl satisfied
with balloon and boy happy in
his imagination land
Hand Gestures– Boy pointing
and running towards the pink
background showing excitement
and curiosity to discover that
place.
THE
CONCEPTS
22. ARTIST BACKGROUND
The artist behind the mural
art ‘Roti Uncle’ is Chekri
Mansor.
Chekri is very active in the local art
scene, participating in numerous art
exhibitions and events
23. DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART
ROTI UNCLE ATMOPSHERE , SERI KEMBANGAN
Situated strategically on an
empty space between two
buildings
‘ROTI UNCLE’ IS A PAINTING THAT BRINGS TO NOTICE
THE UNIQUE MALAYSIAN CULTURE OF MOBILE BREAD
VENDORS
24. Intercultural Communication
– The culture of a roti man on a
bike is a heritage culture that is
unique to Malaysia.
Stereotyping– Selling roti so it
should be an Indian man selling
roti in old rural places.
THE
CONCEPTS
25. Facial Expression – The man
is shocked that his roti’s are
falling down reflecting problems
they face during their business.
Artifacts– Roti shows his
identity as a roti man.
First Impression – The roti
man is still energetic and cheerful
even though he has to ride a bike
full of heavy loads of breads from
place to place.
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