Travel Diaries: Ernest Zacharevic & Art on Heritage Buildings, Penang Island.

Georgetown, a UNESCO Heritage site oozes old Malayan charm and encourages graffiti art. Art enthusiasts and the like are no stranger to Ernest Zacharevic’s work!

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Zacharevic, a Lithuanian "fine-art artist, who paints on the streets", was commissioned by the Penang Municipal Council in 2012. As part of a street art project called “Mirrors Georgetown”, he created 9 large murals around the city which showcase local life. There are street tours and [free maps online](http://www.tourismpenang.net.my/pdf/street-art-brochure.pdf) that show you where Georgetown’s art is located; great to have when exploring. Many of the murals are slowly fading or have faded, catch em’ while you can!

I shall only share two of my favourites, for some of you who will be traveling this part of the world soon; Some things for you to discover yourself, yes? :)

"Boy On Motor Bike"

This one’s particularly famous and depicts a little boy watching passers by.

_{Must love the old motorbike as real-life prop.}

“Reaching Up”

_{A little boy reaches up for a real paper cup placed in existing holes above.} 

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More Penang Art related posts here:

> Travel Diaries: Artsy Penang - The Malaysian Island Dedicated To Art. - https://steemit.com/photography/@bellekaur/travel-diaries-artsy-penang-the-malaysian-island-dedicated-to-art

> Travel Diaries: Penang Island’s Street Art! 🎨 - https://steemit.com/travel/@bellekaur/travel-diaries-penang-island-s-street-art

> Travel Diaries: Penang's Wrought Iron Caricature ⭐️ Street Art. - https://steemit.com/travel/@bellekaur/travel-diaries-penang-s-wrought-iron-caricature-street-art