Penang Street Art (The Brothers’ Car)

Located at the front facade of ๐—ฆ๐˜ ๐—ซ๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ’๐˜€ ๐—œ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป, this art work depicts an old green Morris Minor Saloon (PH 6074) car, which is a replica of the original Brothers’ car from St. Xavierโ€™s Institution. The art work is collaborative effort by Art Director Reggie Lee and artist Tim Teh, both former students of the school.

Purchased in the early 1960s, the car symbolized the Brothersโ€™ legacy, often used for transporting them to various events, including school activities and funerals. After being stolen in 1966, the car was recovered at Love Lane later that year. In the 1980s, it served mainly for errands, driven by Mr. Abdul Majid, the Brothers’ driver. Rediscovered in a scrapyard and restored, the replica was donated by an anonymous alumnus from the class of 2009, honoring the schoolโ€™s heritage.

Penang Street Art (Chaigo: The Great Escape)

Titled “Chaigo: The Great Escape“, this vibrant mural art work is created via a collaboration of Malaysian street artists Kenji Chai and Azmi Hussin. The artwork can be found at the side entrance of Hin Bus Depit area, along Jalan Timah.

For Kenji’s other art works, click here.

Penang Street Art (The Old Blacksmith)

A recent art mural painted by showcasing an old blacksmith at work, located at Lorong Toh Aka (Toh Aka Lane) in George Town. Toh Aka Lane is an old street used to be known as blacksmiths’ lane back in the old days of Penang.

The mural is a tribute to Chong Saik Pow, a famous blacksmith who had his workshop and origins at the lane. The art work was created by a local artist named Vincent Phang.

Penang Street Art (The Tailor)

A man at work with a sewing machine.

A mural created by artist Vincent Phang at a small alley beside Penang Bazaar, which is also an art tribute to ๐Œ๐ซ. ๐€๐›๐๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐€๐ณ๐ข๐ณ, a local old tailor at the said bazaar.

The alley floor itself is also painted with colorful patterns which makes it an instagrammable place.

Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/HXyazmvN8YwMrKA19

Penang Street Art (A Thaipusam Art Mural)

A large art mural painted on the side wall of a building along Chulia Street in George Town. The mural depicts a scene of Hindu tradition, which is a celebration of Thaipusam. It is also located not far from Penang’s Little India area.

Penang Street Art (“Slide” by Kenji Chai andย Ernest Zacharevic)

A recent mural titled Slide, which is a collaborative effort by Kenji Chai andย Ernest Zacharevic. This mural can be found right at the junction of Buckingham Street, Campbell Street and Carnarvon Street (not far from the old Campbell Street market).