It all began back in 2012 when Penang Municipal Council hired Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic to produce a series of vibrant drawings and murals around the town. They wanted to breathe new life back into the old houses and Chinese shops, and to promote the rich history of the local area and streets. No-one anticipated quite how well known these murals would become, and since then, new pieces have been added by many other artists including Louis Gan.

Ernest Zacharevic’s Children On a bicycle @ Armenian Street

Our adventure begins with the world-renowned works of Ernest Zacharevic, the artist who kickstarted Penang's street art revolution. His interactive murals, scattered throughout George Town, capture the essence of the city's heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

Ernest Zacharevic’s Boy on a Bike @ Ah Quee Street

Boy on a Bike was painted on the sidedoor of a shophouse. It shows a boy hanging out on his motorcycle as he watches the pedestrian traffic passing by along the street.

Julia Volchkova's Old Fisherman Mural@Balik Pulau

It graces the wall of a shophouse facing the Balik Pulau Old Market Car Park. The mural, which was started on 7 December, 2015, depicts an elderly fisherman who is seemingly involved in mending his net. It celebrates the fishing villages that line the coast of Balik Pulau.

Ernest Zacharevic's Awaiting Trishaw Paddler @ Penang Road, Red Garden Food Paradise Car Park

Continuing our artistic exploration, we encounter another masterpiece by Ernest Zacharevic. "Awaiting Trishaw Paddlers". The mural depicts an elderly trishaw paddler sitting in his vehicle, probably waiting for customers. It is a fitting tribute to the trishaw paddlers who congregate at the trishaw station across the road, in front of the St Francis Xavier Church.

Louis Gan’s Brother and Sister on a Swing @ warehouse in an alleyway off Chulia Street Ghaut

Brother and Sister on a Swing depicts two young children, a boy and a girl, standing on a swing. It celebrates the intimacy of sibling relationships, just as Louis has with his brother.

Ernest Zacharevic’s The Kungfu Girl in Blue @ Along Muntri Street

Little Girl in Blue (GPS: 5.41975, 100.33577) is a giant mural on the wall on Muntri Street, facing the compound of the Penang Goldsmith Association.

ASA’s Skippy Comes to Penang @ Armenian Street Ghaut.

It is often called simply as the Giant Cat Mural. This is one of 12 murals depicting cats and dogs that will grace the walls of George Town in conjunction with George Town Festival 2013. The mural is a project called 101 Lost Kittens, the work of a group of artists which calls themselves ASA, or Artists for Stray Animals. The Giant Cat mural is one of the murals being painted to create awareness of the need to protect animals and get people to foster a love for pets.

Ernest Zacharevic’s Children in a Boat @ Chew Jetty

It is often called simply as the Giant Cat Mural. This is one of 12 murals depicting cats and dogs that will grace the walls of George Town in conjunction with George Town Festival 2013. The mural is a project called 101 Lost Kittens, the work of a group of artists which calls themselves ASA, or Artists for Stray Animals. The Giant Cat mural is one of the murals being painted to create awareness of the need to protect animals and get people to foster a love for pets.