This art piece, depicting a real bicycle and two children painted to look as if they are riding on it, is part of the Mirrors George Town street art project designed by international artist Ernest Zacharevic for the George Town Festival 2012.
It has since become a hit with tourists and locals who enjoy posing for pictures with the mural.
As we made our way off Armenian Street into Ah Quee Street, we discovered another cool art piece depicting a boy on a bike.
At a different corner, here's one featuring a boy standing on tiptoes on a chair at Canon Street.
It's really cool to see some people interacting with the artwork and expressing their own creativity.
From the many different murals across the streets to the large-scale depiction of a trishaw rider at Upper Penang road, these new attractions are definitely drawing the crowds.
I find such artwork amazing and inspiring and I think they are a great way to represent the spirit of community and artistic impression in George Town.
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Wow! Those pieces of work are just incredible! I can't decide which one I like the best as they are all excellent but if I had to choose, I'd choose the first one. I am a fan of street art in general but you are right - the way these pieces encourage people to get involved and to interact is wonderful. I love it.
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Very, very clever murals. They do what all good art does for me...takes me aback.
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I love this street art.
ReplyDeleteVery cool murals.
ReplyDeleteI love those! How clever!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great and interesting arts in the town.
ReplyDeleteSomeone may think that it's real at night.
wow..love all of them! so special!
ReplyDeleteVery, very ingineous! Haven't seen something like that till now. Thanks, Life Ramblings!
ReplyDeleteVery clever street art indeed.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Love these cool murals. I would definitely look out for them when I go to Penang.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting! I have never seen artwork like this. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHow clever, I like this interactive art. I didn't realize this was 3D art until I saw people sitting on the bicycle in the 2nd photo. I'm glad you took some time out to have fun.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the murals! Wanna visit Penang! : )
ReplyDeleteI'm clapping my hands now. These are very creative.
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Very cool murals! The one with a boy standing on tiptoes, with a photographer taking 'his' picture, did it for me. Great combination.
ReplyDeleteWhoa lovely. Must ask my friend to take me there when in Penang. The boy with tipping toes reminds me of the old house I stayed in Penang for 6 years tQ.
ReplyDeleteWah so happening la Penang LOL! I didn't know got such cool artwork there! :)
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