A couple of text-based artworks scattered throughout George Town, where words evolve into a captivating blend of typography and visual storytelling, transcending linguistic boundaries.
These thought-provoking pieces are the work of local artist Trina Teoh. Explore more of her creations in Penang HERE
A large street art mural painted by Color Fighter depicting a tiger in a resting position, which can be found at a small alley in Chulia Street, George Town. Reposted from 2017.
Penang’s famous street arts or wall murals by Ernest Zacharevic were recently repainted by the artist himself.
Ernest Zacharevic’s murals usually feel alive, capturing the heart and soul of the streets where they live. Found mostly in Penang, Malaysia, his art brings moments of joy and nostalgia, often featuring children in playful, everyday scenes. What makes his work so special is how it blends with the surroundings—sometimes incorporating real objects like a bicycle or a motorbike, making it feel like the characters could step into our world. His murals tell stories of local culture and life in a way that’s warm, inviting, and unforgettable, turning simple walls into windows of imagination.
For the more murals/arts location, please refer to the map: https://travel2penang.org/2013/11/04/penang-street-art-map-part-1/
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.
A recent mural created by Dotmasters found at Love Lane in George Town.
Various text arts scattered around George Town, where words transform into a fusion of typography and visual expression that transcends the boundaries of language.
These art works are created by local artist Trina Teoh; https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh. Her other works in Penang can be found HERE.
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.
Art murals depicting the history of New World Park in George Town. Established in 1939, it was once a venue of entertainment and amusement park popular during the 1950s. Now it is mainly consists of a large open-air food court with hawker stalls which are popular with both tourists and locals, along with a few other restaurants.
An art work of words authored by https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh. Her other works in Penang can be found HERE.
Found amidst the heritage city of George Town, these are of art works authored by https://www.instagram.com/trinateoh.
