Ernest Zacharevic paints Penang

PENANG – Mirrors George Town is a street art project created by international artist Ernest Zacharevic for George Town Festival 2012. [VIDEO]

Mirrors George Town is a street art project created by international artist Ernest Zacharevic for George Town Festival 2012.

The project consists of 6 to 12 large-scale wall paintings strategically placed within the core heritage zone of George Town. The painted figure drawings and portraits celebrate the multiculturalism and diversity of local inhabitants.

Currently paintings have been completed on Armenian Street, Muntri Street, and Chew Jetty.

In addition to the happenings of George Town Festival 2012, Ernest and six of his close artist friends are putting a gallery cum party on the July 6, 2012 at 212 Beach Street.

The gallery opens for the public at 6:00pm and the party starts at 9:00pm.

The gallery will be open for a week.

Jimmy Leow Beng Hock