Scythes and monsters: Indonesian artists take to the walls to warn public of Covid-19 danger

Indonesia mural artist Junaidi Sofyan posing next to his artwork as local artists join the campaign in the fight against the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak in Depok, West Java. Photo: AFP

From scythe-wielding monsters to a globe fending off coronavirus with an umbrella, a group of Indonesian artists has turned to wall murals to help stem a growing number of infections.

The Jakarta-area artists saw orders for their work dry up as the pandemic hit and decided to use that extra time to paint the walls of their neighbourhoods and educate the public about the deadly disease.