MURALTHE COMMUNICATION THROUGH DRAWINGS

ART

MURAL ART CHOSEN OLD TOWN, IPOH

OLD UNCLE WITH COFFEE CUPPAPER PLANE

LOCATION OF MURAL ARTOLD TOWN, IPOH

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Located at the first ever Old Town White Coffee shop

Situated strategically on an empty space between two buildings

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

PAPER PLANE

DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ARTPAPER PLANE OLDTOWN, IPOH

PAPER PLANE INTENDS TO REMIND THE PUBLIC TO THEIR CHILDHOOD, AND THE DREAMS OF

GREATNESS THEY STILL HAVE.

Subjective PerceptionPaper plane can be perceived as freedom or independence of a childhood.

First ImpressionsThe two children are active and full of energy playing with each other joyfully.

THE CONCEPTS

ArtefactThe paper plane depicts childhood joy. Cartoon print clothes reflect innocenceMass Communication

Paper plane is a simple but meaningful object of childhood

SpacePersonal space between children shows intimacy.

Hand gesturesThe child covering his eyes to portray a mysterious and heroic look reflects the child’s ability to dream and fantasize.

OLD UNCLE WITH COFFEE CUP

DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ARTOLD 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

Positive connotative meaningEnjoying white coffee is a part of parcel of life in Old Town, Ipoh.

Passive perceptionThe feeling of warmth and easiness when it comes to coffee.

THE CONCEPTS

SymbolsThe traditional coffee cup.

Physical AppearancesPhysical appearances of an old man describes coffee is a lifetime enjoyment.

StereotypesIt is a false perception that coffee is only enjoyed by the elderly citizens.

MURAL ART CHOSEN ATMOSPHERE, SERI KEMBANGAN

KID WITH PINK BALLOON BACKGROUND ROTI UNCLE

LOCATION OF MURAL ARTATMOSPHERE, SERI KEMBANGAN

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KID WITH PINK BALLOON BACKGROUND

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.

DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ARTKID 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

First Impression – Kids Imagination world in pink color showing innocence made of candy showing creativity

Positive Connotation Meaning – Balloons with kids reflects fun enjoyment happinessTHE

CONCEPTS

Stereotype – Pink is a colour meant for girls.

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

ROTI UNCLE

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

DESCRIPTION OF MURAL ARTROTI 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

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

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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