Customers of this shop appreciate the mural while dining in an alley in Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON and NORAFIFI EHSAN/The Star
WHEN mural artist Ejad Ali painted dragonflies on a wall in a once-seedy part of Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur several years ago, he was aware that he was being watched.
Each day that he came closer to completing his work, the feeling of being observed grew as his team of freelance artists worked round the clock to meet their deadline.
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Customers of this shop appreciate the mural while dining in an alley in Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: LOW LAY PHON and NORAFIFI EHSAN/The Star
The story of Malaysians working in tin mines that helped turn Kuala Lumpur into a capital city is painted on this wall.
Ejad (right) instructing a member of his team on a mural project outside Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve.
Ejad (centre) discussing a project with Shahrul (right) and artist Zaimuddin Aziz.
Owners of premises also help to beautify alleys by painting their walls with vibrant colours.
A lovey painting of a dragon fly hovering on a wall in a Bukit Bintang back lane.
This ongoing painting of a man-made waterfall at the entrance of the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve in Kuala Lumpur is expected to be completed next month.
A breathtaking mural at the Masjid Jamek lookout point showing the upstream part of Sungai Klang where elephants used to bathe.
Murals along a walkway that look like a running stream.
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