Penang: Let Your Creative Mind Flow

Since its inscription has a World Heritage Site, George Town, Penang, has developed itself as a vibrant showcase for street art. This began with Marking George Town in 2009, which brought the telling of street and social history through the use of caricatures. The project, which showcases the works of cartoonists such as Tang Mun Kian and Baba Chuah, has helped generate awareness of the rich history of the streets.

Sculpture at Work, the company involved in the creation of the steel-rod scultpures, was also involved in creating the fabulous dioramas depicting scenes of life in Penang as well as those commemorating Sun Yat Sen.

In conjunction with the 2012 George Town Festival celebrations, London-trained Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic was commissioned to paint Mirror George Town, a collection of murals within the inner city. The project has drawn much attention from the locals and is expected to enhance interest in the streets of George Town. In his footsteps comes Louis Gan, a 25-year-old self-taught.

Hello there Margaret!

It was really a hot day. We decided to take a short break and have coconut drink and ice-cream before continuing our journey!