The second reason I put myself into a contorted space in a minivan for about 10 hours with a pounding head and sweaty knee creases was Penang’s Street Art.
When I was little I would stare googly eyed through train windows at the bright colours prancing about the sides of railways. I would giggle and point with joy at the ‘pretty pictures’.
My perception has essentially stayed the same since. In fact, the giggles and delight have grown. I love splashes of colour in otherwise plain wall scapes. I love the creativity and sometimes challenging statements. I love that it brings art into everyday existence.
So I will seek it out, hunt it down and smile at it. Even in metal bending heat. Even when my feet long to be lifted from the demands of Sunni’s determination.
It is my great pleasure to share with you my top ten art pieces I scoured for 2 days to find. Which is your favourite?
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| I love the use of props in Penang’s Street Art. |
One of the most brilliant, in my opinion…
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| A cafe grew up around this art! |
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| Bruce Lee. |
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| The emergence of cat street art happened after a city campaign to look after stray dogs and cats. |
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| One of the most famous street art pieces in Penang, unfortunately locals and tourist alike are ruining the artwork by getting too close and rubbing themselves up against it. Like other famous artwork, a lot of the piece is now missing. |
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| Cats and humans living together! |
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