Lau (left) and Kong symbolically painting over the old mural at Wisma Vasty in Jalan Pulau, Sibu.
ONE of Sarawak’s largest murals – at Wisma Vasty in Sibu, initiated by Senator Robert Lau and brought to life by street artist Aries Kong – will undergo a transformation soon.
Speaking at the symbolic painting over of the mural, Lau said street art was an ever-evolving form, and after two years, it was time to replace the 567sq metre artwork.
Thanking Jotun paints for their earlier sponsorship, Lau said he hoped the collaboration would continue.
“We are open to suggestions from all parties on what the new mural can be,” he said, adding that some suggestions received were for it to be abstract in nature or in 3D.
“We have also been asked to do something like an optical illusion,” said Lau, who hoped to work with Kong again on the next mural.
“We hope to get even more parties involved,” he added.
Those wishing to contribute in any way are encouraged to reach out to Lau on his social media page.
