This document summarizes and analyzes four murals located at Laman Seni 7 in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It provides background information on each mural and artist. It then analyzes each mural using concepts like symbolism, perspective, movement, communication, and cultural references. The concepts are used to interpret the meaning and message behind each mural. In concluding, the document notes that murals can communicate powerful messages through visual art.

1. COMMUNICATING
THROUGH
MURAL ART

2. LAMAN SENI 7,
SHAH ALAM
LOCATION
Figure 1, KHZNH Studio (2014, June 17) Retrieved 2 November, 2015 from KHZNH Studio Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/khznhstudio/photos/a.436499086456685.1073741829.430593010380626/522760114497248/?type=3&theater

3. MURAL ART 1:
‘THE FLOOR’

5. Escapeva
A muralist and also a visual artist.
Participated in many events since
2006 till now.
Involved in Laman Seni 7 Street
Art Project,
Shah Alam MBSA at 2014
ARTIST BACKGROUND

6. ‘THE FLOOR’
A story of a little orphan girl “Pipi”, creating the world of
magic because her real life is tragic.
DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART

7. THE CONCEPTS
2. PERSONAL SPACE
Pipi created her own personal
imaginary space. All the
greatness and passion of living
is filled inside and she wished
to just walk in and start her
brand new life there as a way
to escape the sadness of the
reality.
1. CONFLICT
The
real
world
is
portrayed
by
dark
concrete
buildings
which
gives
a
sense
of
intense
pressure
and
dullness
of
life.
The
imaginary
world
is
portrayed
by
colourful
buildings
which
gives
a
sense
of
leisure
and
happiness.
3. MOVEMENT & POSTURE
i)
Pipi
facing
backward
shows
her
eagerness
to
walk
into
her
imaginary
world
leaving
the
harsh
reality
behind.
ii)
Pipi
hugging
her
bunny
doll
represents
her
loneliness.
Lack
of
company
may
be
the
reason
why
she
wants
to
escape.

8. THE CONCEPTS
4. SUBJECTIVE
PERCEPTION
i)
Pipi’s
pet
fish
“Blub
blub”,
hanging
above
is
also
one
of
her
imaginary
companion.
It
keeps
her
away
from
loneliness
and
sadness.
ii)
The
magic
world
that
Pipi
created
is
a
world
that
is
lively
and
stress
free.
iii)
She
does
not
have
the
courage
to
walk
over
all
the
hardships
in
real
life.
Hence,
she
created
a
world
of
her
own
and
decided
to
live
inside
it.
5. MASS
COMMUNICATION
i)
The
artwork
is
meant
to
reflect
some
individuals
in
the
society
that
are
facing
similar
problems
as
Pipi.
ii)
This
is
to
raise
awareness
to
the
society
to
lend
a
hand
to
such
people
so
that
they
won’t
live
a
decadent
life
like
her.

9. MURAL ART 2:
‘OWL’

11. ARTIST BACKGROUND
Afiq Afify B Anuar
An architecture student from
Malacca, Malaysia.
Finished his part 1 of architectural
studies at the International
Islamic University Malaysia and
completed his Bachelor of
Science in Architecture on 2013.
Currently working as a freelance
mural and visual artist.

12. ‘OWL’
People need to work hard,
mentally and physically,
especially student who tend
to stay up late night to study,
to finish their assignments and
etc.
Hence, the artwork known as
“OWL” is created in order to
respond to them.
DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART

13. THE CONCEPTS
1. CONNOTATIVE MEANING
The Owl - Symbolizes intelligence and being hardworking.
Hanging Down-light + Black Coloured Background - Symbolizes late night.
5. SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTION
The man involved in the matter
of daily life hoping to be noticed
by society is shown through the
striking red comment bar that’s
similar to the one in FB. He looks
as if he is waiting for somebody
to notice his presence.
3. FIGURE & GROUND
The background is purposely
painted in black coloured to
contrast the white coloured
figure.
4. SELECTIVE ATTENTION
The larger painting of the owl
caught more attention than the man.
This shows the main focus of the
mural art which is to represent the
intellectual group today.
2. MOVEMENT &
POSTURE
Man – Facial expression
shows anxiousness.
Owl - Its observant sharp
eyes portrays its
intelligent character. The
‘?!’ shows its uncertainty
towards the man beside
it.

14. MURAL ART 3:
‘THE COURTYARD’

16. Huda
A high school teacher.
Graduated at Pusat Asasi
Sains Universiti.
One of the member of
Bawang Studio.
ARTIST BACKGROUND

17. ‘THE COURTYARD’
Common feature in old Chinese
settlements or shop houses of the
olden days in Malaya, where it was
a quaint and calming sky lit
gathering area.
Back in the old days, people walked
by the back lanes as shortcuts
across the main road and even
gathered at these places to play.
DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART

18. THE CONCEPTS
4. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The back lane reflects the Chinese culture in
the olden days through the design and colour
scheme used.
2. SPACE
The Boy (Personal Space) - Leaning on the
window and staring outside the sky, curious
about the world outside and wanting
freedom.
The Cats (Public Space) - Crawling everywhere
and scratching the wall. It has the freedom to
go anywhere that is contrast to the boy.
5. NON-DOMINANT CULTURAL COMMUNICATION
The artist is actually a Malay. The mural art communicated
with the society with a culture that is not familiar with the
artist.
3. FIRST IMPRESSION
The atmosphere is laid back. The boy
seems lonely as he is only one there. The
surrounding symbolizes the olden days
with the traditional appearance of the
house.
1. SUBJECTIVE PERCEPTION
Red Door - Closed tightly to portray that the
security of the back lane is not safe.
Hopscotch - Surrounded by lava to represent
that the back lane culture is slowly drowned
by modern technology and the unsafe
society. The back lane culture should be
protected by the public.

19. MURAL ART 4:
‘PORTRAIT’

21. Karupiah Studio
(Rushdi Ahmad & Azizan Talkis)
Portrait won the third place under
the ‘Painting on Site’ category in
the Urban Art Competition that is
held in Laman Seni 7.
Talkis won the second prize in
MRCB Art Award in 2009 and held
a solo exhibition in 2009 titled New
Man.
ARTIST BACKGROUND
Azizan
Talkis
Rushdi
Ahmad

22. ‘PORTRAIT’
A pop portrait that is in the
caricature style.
The people nowadays tend to
create their own problems and
are more likely to live their life
miserably when they can
actually live a better and simple
life.
DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ART

23. THE CONCEPTS
1. STEREOTYPE
The characteristics of a
rock star includes
having long hair,
wearing glasses and
playing guitar. He is
also free and easy and
do not pay much
attention to his physical
appearance.
2. FIRST IMPRESSION
It is a portrait of the iconic
singer Ramli Sarip. The air
conditioning act as the
glasses of the pop star. He is
playing guitar at a concert.
3. SPACE & PROXIMITY
The mural art is drawn in a
caricature style.
Figure - Concentrated on
the singer.
Background – Red and
white stripes make the
singer look more outstanding
and to draw the viewer’s
attention on the singer.
4. MOVEMENT & POSTURE
The placement of the pop star's
hand indicates that he is going to
play guitar. He lean towards the
microphone indicates that he is
going to sing a song.
5. MASS COMMUNICATION
The portrait of Ramli Sarip is
painted to commemorate his
contribution towards the music
industry in Malaysia.

24. “A PICTURE SPEAKS A THOUSAND WORDS.”
CONCLUSION

25. Azuan (2014, June 23) Laman Seni 7: Street Art in Shah Alam #LorongBelakang. Retrieved 2 November,
2015 from Azuan Zahdi website:
http://www.azuanzahdi.com/index.php/2014/06/23/laman-seni-7-street-art-in-shah-alam-lorongbelakang/
Afiq Afify Anuar (2013) Retrieved 2 November, 2015 from Afiq Afify Anuar’s online portfolio:
http://www.afiqafifyanuar.com
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