Exploring the murals of Ipoh

Following on from the success of street art in Penang, Melaka and elsewhere in Malaysia, the city of Ipoh commissioned talented Lithuanian artist, Ernest Zacharevic to produce a series of murals with sponsorship from Oldtown White Coffee. His art has transformed scruffy shophouse walls into works of art, some of which use props to give a 3D effect. His work is of a transient nature (like famous British artist Banksy) and the damp mould stains on the walls caused by Malaysia's humid climate will eventually efface his work so go and see it while you can! He created 8 Murals in Ipoh, one of which (Girl) has since been painted over: A Paper Plane An Old Uncle Drinking Coffee A Yellow Hummingbird A 'Kopi' Break A Bag Of Coffee Girl On A Wall In Bandar Timah Old Town Relives Nostalgia With Trishaw Tin Mining Town With Chinese-Style Painting