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SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGNFOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT

PRESENTATION TITLE: ORAL PRESENTATION ON MURAL ARTS

GROUP MEMBERS:

EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION [ COM 30103 ]

ASSIGNMENT 3 : ORAL PRESENTATION

LECTURER : P.THIVILOJANA

SUBMISSION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

PRESENTATION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

Names Student I.D

Teo Vi Vien 0321645

Hirendran Sivaganam 0319894

Jacquelyn Vanessa 0320021

Chong Zhao Lun 0320408

Teo Kuo Chien 0320195

Ng Kim Wing 0319704

Jonathan Lim 0321119

Choo Zi Zhao 0320498

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGNFOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT

PRESENTATION TITLE: ORAL PRESENTATION ON MURAL ARTS

GROUP MEMBERS:

EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION [ COM 30103 ]

ASSIGNMENT 3 : ORAL PRESENTATION

LECTURER : P.THIVILOJANA

SUBMISSION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

PRESENTATION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

Names Student I.D

Teo Vi Vien 0321645

Hirendran Sivaganam 0319894

Jacquelyn Vanessa 0320021

Chong Zhao Lun 0320408

Teo Kuo Chien 0320195

Ng Kim Wing 0319704

Jonathan Lim 0321119

Choo Zi Zhao 0320498

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGNFOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT

PRESENTATION TITLE: ORAL PRESENTATION ON MURAL ARTS

GROUP MEMBERS:

EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION [ COM 30103 ]

ASSIGNMENT 3 : ORAL PRESENTATION

LECTURER : P.THIVILOJANA

SUBMISSION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

PRESENTATION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

Names Student I.D

Teo Vi Vien 0321645

Hirendran Sivaganam 0319894

Jacquelyn Vanessa 0320021

Chong Zhao Lun 0320408

Teo Kuo Chien 0320195

Ng Kim Wing 0319704

Jonathan Lim 0321119

Choo Zi Zhao 0320498

Mural Art #1

“We Are All on the Same Boat”

located at Jalan Yap Ah Shak

1. Artist Background

NAME : Bee.

Born in BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

Founder of District Creative

Artist under his wings (such as Bone and Katun, who also contributed in this project).

BEE

2. Description of the mural artThis mural art represents a juxtaposition that convey elements of unity, strength in diversity and congruence of purpose among the Malaysians.

It aims for Malaysians have to responsible to bring the nation towards a brighter future.

How does the artist portray his message?

● Diverse characters in the same boat

● Malaysians have to take responsibility to fight for our own country.

3. Concepts

Mass CommunicationThe year “1957” is projected to send out a message stating that Malaysia achieved its independence in the year 1957.

3. Concepts

ProximityThe humans rowing on the boat are near to each other is perceived as a group of people who are fighting for the rights and independence of Malaysia.

3. Concepts

PerceptionA patriotic mood is conveyed by the people on the boat.

3. Concepts

Physical AppearanceThe military soldier shows an expression of wariness for what he is going to face in order to help Malaysia achieve its independence.

3. Concepts

Intercultural Communication

Despite the different background the people on the boat are from, they still board the same boat that indicates assimilation to bring harmony.

Mural Art #2Tiger Costume

2. Artist BackgroundAnokayer

Born in KUANTAN , KOTA BHARU

18 June 1986

A graffiti and street-art artist from Kuala Lumpur

Travelling the world painting portrait style murals

from Medium Touch crew

2. Description of the mural artTANAHAIRKU STREET ART

A little boy representing the future of Malaysia, wears a spirit of tiger with him and holding an ipad that symbolising

the progress of Malaysia Anokayer’s combination technique and style element always

manage to capture the audiences with awe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

First Impression

The first thing that captured my eyes was the tiger hat and the boy looking down. I thought he was eating but then after some research I found out that he was actually holding an iPad that symbolises the progression of our nation.

Mass Communication

This mural art is the largest single graffiti in Malaysia and with it’s strategic location in Raja Chulan and bold colours captures the attention of the public, especially the tiger hat that symbolises strength in our country.

3. Concepts

Facial Expression

The boy in the painting is smiling with a hopeful expression while playing with an iPad symbolising the spirit of progression in our nation.

Physical Appearance

It is clearly shown in the mural art that a young boy at the approximate age of 6 is smiling happily at an object he is holding .

Language

The word “brave” printed on the boy’s shirt conveys a message of the strength and courage of the country to move forward as a united nation.

Mural Art #3CHILDREN PLAYING BASEKETBALL

3. ARTIST BACKGROUND

NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONGPLACE OF BIRTH: PENANGYEAR OF BIRTH: 1987EDUCATION:

- CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM JOHOR BAHRU POLYTECHNIC

- DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

- Hearing and Speech disabilities as his mother suffered from german measles while she was pregnant with him.

- Never took art lessons but picked up drawing skills by watching videos and trying to paint on canvas.

- 2nd Place at the Malaysian-Japanese Art Competition and Exhibition in 2003. He was 16.

- Favourite medium was acrylic paint and watercolour.

“Children Playing basketball” Located at Gat Lebuh Chulia, just the street of old Kwong Wah Yit Poh buildingIt was completed just a few days after Gan did his first mural, Brother & Sister on a Swing. Louis Gan found himself embroiled in a controversy, being accused of not using heritage-friendly paint and for painting walls without approval from the authorities (even though he was invited to paint the wall by its owner)

MURAL ART

Facial Expression

The little girl seem filled with joy and excitement.

Non - Verbal Communication

They are playing basketfbal, feet off the ground with smile reaching the basketball… While the children facing backward try to reach the ball..

First ImpressionThe girl smiling cheerfully about to catch the ball, but the ball is way out of alignment of the action presented by the mural.

PerceptionWe see them as common healthy and active children enjoying sporty activity in their free time.

Mass CommunicationThe mural art it is about children playing basketball but in fact its shows the artist lack in perfection skill as the ball movement and the girl catching action are out of alignment.

Language“Active” the word shown by the children. Its is incredible that a girl that age able to jump that high.

“Brother And Sister”Mural Art #4

1. ARTIST BACKGROUND NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONG (LEFT HAND-SIDE)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

➢ BORN IN PENANG, 1987

➢ DIPLOMA HOLDER IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

➢ MUTE- DEAF SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST

➢ THIRD OUT OF FOUR BROTHERS

2. Description of the mural artBROTHER & SISTER

➢ Located Off Chulia Street Ghaut, Step By Step Lane, in George Town, Penang.

➢ Completed on 14 November 2012

➢ Depicts a brother and sister balancing on the swings. Louis Gan’s own interpretation of childhood in Penang.

➢ Shows the intimacy of sibling relationships revealing the close relationship Louis Gan has with his brother, Gan Yee Chun.

➢ Relates to his family who has always valued family closeness.

➢ Initially was supposed to do two other mural arts before it was opposed by the state authority.

➢ Did not use heritage-friendly paint and failed to get the approval from the local authorities.

➢ His brother, Gan Yee Chun, defended Louis in a debate about this issue.

A Basketball Game Back in the Old Days

3. Concepts

First impression

The boy and the girl conveys a relationship between brother and sister, or cousins.

4. Concepts

Perception (Passive)

We will automatically categorise them into being Asian Chinese children.

3. Concepts

Interpretation

This mural artwork is trying to explain the importance of relationship between families.

Back in the days, children usually will go out and play together with other children

3. Concepts

Non- verbal communication (body language & face expression)

They are smiling and laughing when they are together.

3. Concepts

Language (step by step lane)

When we saw this “phrase”, it give us a different perspective.

REFERENCE

- Me, A., & Tye, T. (2015). Louis Gan: Children Playing Basketball. Penang-traveltips.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.penang-traveltips.com/children-playing-basketball-louis-gan.htm

- Bhd, S. (2012). Disabled youth finds niche in art - Nation | The Star Online. Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2012/10/18/Disabled-youth-finds-niche-in-art/

Mural Art #1

“We Are All on the Same Boat”

located at Jalan Yap Ah Shak

1. Artist Background

NAME : Bee.

Born in BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

Founder of District Creative

Artist under his wings (such as Bone and Katun, who also contributed in this project).

BEE

2. Description of the mural artThis mural art represents a juxtaposition that convey elements of unity, strength in diversity and congruence of purpose among the Malaysians.

It aims for Malaysians have to responsible to bring the nation towards a brighter future.

How does the artist portray his message?

● Diverse characters in the same boat

● Malaysians have to take responsibility to fight for our own country.

3. Concepts

Mass CommunicationThe year “1957” is projected to send out a message stating that Malaysia achieved its independence in the year 1957.

3. Concepts

ProximityThe humans rowing on the boat are near to each other is perceived as a group of people who are fighting for the rights and independence of Malaysia.

3. Concepts

PerceptionA patriotic mood is conveyed by the people on the boat.

3. Concepts

Physical AppearanceThe military soldier shows an expression of wariness for what he is going to face in order to help Malaysia achieve its independence.

3. Concepts

Intercultural Communication

Despite the different background the people on the boat are from, they still board the same boat that indicates assimilation to bring harmony.

Mural Art #2Tiger Costume

2. Artist BackgroundAnokayer

Born in KUANTAN , KOTA BHARU

18 June 1986

A graffiti and street-art artist from Kuala Lumpur

Travelling the world painting portrait style murals

from Medium Touch crew

2. Description of the mural artTANAHAIRKU STREET ART

A little boy representing the future of Malaysia, wears a spirit of tiger with him and holding an ipad that symbolising

the progress of Malaysia Anokayer’s combination technique and style element always

manage to capture the audiences with awe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

First Impression

The first thing that captured my eyes was the tiger hat and the boy looking down. I thought he was eating but then after some research I found out that he was actually holding an iPad that symbolises the progression of our nation.

Mass Communication

This mural art is the largest single graffiti in Malaysia and with it’s strategic location in Raja Chulan and bold colours captures the attention of the public, especially the tiger hat that symbolises strength in our country.

3. Concepts

Facial Expression

The boy in the painting is smiling with a hopeful expression while playing with an iPad symbolising the spirit of progression in our nation.

Physical Appearance

It is clearly shown in the mural art that a young boy at the approximate age of 6 is smiling happily at an object he is holding .

Language

The word “brave” printed on the boy’s shirt conveys a message of the strength and courage of the country to move forward as a united nation.

Mural Art #3CHILDREN PLAYING BASEKETBALL

3. ARTIST BACKGROUND

NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONGPLACE OF BIRTH: PENANGYEAR OF BIRTH: 1987EDUCATION:

- CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM JOHOR BAHRU POLYTECHNIC

- DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

- Hearing and Speech disabilities as his mother suffered from german measles while she was pregnant with him.

- Never took art lessons but picked up drawing skills by watching videos and trying to paint on canvas.

- 2nd Place at the Malaysian-Japanese Art Competition and Exhibition in 2003. He was 16.

- Favourite medium was acrylic paint and watercolour.

“Children Playing basketball” Located at Gat Lebuh Chulia, just the street of old Kwong Wah Yit Poh buildingIt was completed just a few days after Gan did his first mural, Brother & Sister on a Swing. Louis Gan found himself embroiled in a controversy, being accused of not using heritage-friendly paint and for painting walls without approval from the authorities (even though he was invited to paint the wall by its owner)

MURAL ART

Facial Expression

The little girl seem filled with joy and excitement.

Non - Verbal Communication

They are playing basketfbal, feet off the ground with smile reaching the basketball… While the children facing backward try to reach the ball..

First ImpressionThe girl smiling cheerfully about to catch the ball, but the ball is way out of alignment of the action presented by the mural.

PerceptionWe see them as common healthy and active children enjoying sporty activity in their free time.

Mass CommunicationThe mural art it is about children playing basketball but in fact its shows the artist lack in perfection skill as the ball movement and the girl catching action are out of alignment.

Language“Active” the word shown by the children. Its is incredible that a girl that age able to jump that high.

“Brother And Sister”Mural Art #4

1. ARTIST BACKGROUND NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONG (LEFT HAND-SIDE)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

➢ BORN IN PENANG, 1987

➢ DIPLOMA HOLDER IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

➢ MUTE- DEAF SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST

➢ THIRD OUT OF FOUR BROTHERS

2. Description of the mural artBROTHER & SISTER

➢ Located Off Chulia Street Ghaut, Step By Step Lane, in George Town, Penang.

➢ Completed on 14 November 2012

➢ Depicts a brother and sister balancing on the swings. Louis Gan’s own interpretation of childhood in Penang.

➢ Shows the intimacy of sibling relationships revealing the close relationship Louis Gan has with his brother, Gan Yee Chun.

➢ Relates to his family who has always valued family closeness.

➢ Initially was supposed to do two other mural arts before it was opposed by the state authority.

➢ Did not use heritage-friendly paint and failed to get the approval from the local authorities.

➢ His brother, Gan Yee Chun, defended Louis in a debate about this issue.

A Basketball Game Back in the Old Days

3. Concepts

First impression

The boy and the girl conveys a relationship between brother and sister, or cousins.

4. Concepts

Perception (Passive)

We will automatically categorise them into being Asian Chinese children.

3. Concepts

Interpretation

This mural artwork is trying to explain the importance of relationship between families.

Back in the days, children usually will go out and play together with other children

3. Concepts

Non- verbal communication (body language & face expression)

They are smiling and laughing when they are together.

3. Concepts

Language (step by step lane)

When we saw this “phrase”, it give us a different perspective.

REFERENCE

- Me, A., & Tye, T. (2015). Louis Gan: Children Playing Basketball. Penang-traveltips.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.penang-traveltips.com/children-playing-basketball-louis-gan.htm

- Bhd, S. (2012). Disabled youth finds niche in art - Nation | The Star Online. Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2012/10/18/Disabled-youth-finds-niche-in-art/

SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND DESIGNFOUNDATION IN NATURAL BUILD ENVIRONMENT

PRESENTATION TITLE: ORAL PRESENTATION ON MURAL ARTS

GROUP MEMBERS:

EFFECTIVE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION [ COM 30103 ]

ASSIGNMENT 3 : ORAL PRESENTATION

LECTURER : P.THIVILOJANA

SUBMISSION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

PRESENTATION DATE : 28 MAY 2015, THURSDAY

Names Student I.D

Teo Vi Vien 0321645

Hirendran Sivaganam 0319894

Jacquelyn Vanessa 0320021

Chong Zhao Lun 0320408

Teo Kuo Chien 0320195

Ng Kim Wing 0319704

Jonathan Lim 0321119

Choo Zi Zhao 0320498

Mural Art #1

“We Are All on the Same Boat”

located at Jalan Yap Ah Shak

1. Artist Background

NAME : Bee.

Born in BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

Founder of District Creative

Artist under his wings (such as Bone and Katun, who also contributed in this project).

BEE

2. Description of the mural artThis mural art represents a juxtaposition that convey elements of unity, strength in diversity and congruence of purpose among the Malaysians.

It aims for Malaysians have to responsible to bring the nation towards a brighter future.

How does the artist portray his message?

● Diverse characters in the same boat

● Malaysians have to take responsibility to fight for our own country.

3. Concepts

Mass CommunicationThe year “1957” is projected to send out a message stating that Malaysia achieved its independence in the year 1957.

3. Concepts

ProximityThe humans rowing on the boat are near to each other is perceived as a group of people who are fighting for the rights and independence of Malaysia.

3. Concepts

PerceptionA patriotic mood is conveyed by the people on the boat.

3. Concepts

Physical AppearanceThe military soldier shows an expression of wariness for what he is going to face in order to help Malaysia achieve its independence.

3. Concepts

Intercultural Communication

Despite the different background the people on the boat are from, they still board the same boat that indicates assimilation to bring harmony.

Mural Art #2Tiger Costume

2. Artist BackgroundAnokayer

Born in KUANTAN , KOTA BHARU

18 June 1986

A graffiti and street-art artist from Kuala Lumpur

Travelling the world painting portrait style murals

from Medium Touch crew

2. Description of the mural artTANAHAIRKU STREET ART

A little boy representing the future of Malaysia, wears a spirit of tiger with him and holding an ipad that symbolising

the progress of Malaysia Anokayer’s combination technique and style element always

manage to capture the audiences with awe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

First Impression

The first thing that captured my eyes was the tiger hat and the boy looking down. I thought he was eating but then after some research I found out that he was actually holding an iPad that symbolises the progression of our nation.

Mass Communication

This mural art is the largest single graffiti in Malaysia and with it’s strategic location in Raja Chulan and bold colours captures the attention of the public, especially the tiger hat that symbolises strength in our country.

3. Concepts

Facial Expression

The boy in the painting is smiling with a hopeful expression while playing with an iPad symbolising the spirit of progression in our nation.

Physical Appearance

It is clearly shown in the mural art that a young boy at the approximate age of 6 is smiling happily at an object he is holding .

Language

The word “brave” printed on the boy’s shirt conveys a message of the strength and courage of the country to move forward as a united nation.

Mural Art #3CHILDREN PLAYING BASEKETBALL

3. ARTIST BACKGROUND

NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONGPLACE OF BIRTH: PENANGYEAR OF BIRTH: 1987EDUCATION:

- CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM JOHOR BAHRU POLYTECHNIC

- DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

- Hearing and Speech disabilities as his mother suffered from german measles while she was pregnant with him.

- Never took art lessons but picked up drawing skills by watching videos and trying to paint on canvas.

- 2nd Place at the Malaysian-Japanese Art Competition and Exhibition in 2003. He was 16.

- Favourite medium was acrylic paint and watercolour.

“Children Playing basketball” Located at Gat Lebuh Chulia, just the street of old Kwong Wah Yit Poh buildingIt was completed just a few days after Gan did his first mural, Brother & Sister on a Swing. Louis Gan found himself embroiled in a controversy, being accused of not using heritage-friendly paint and for painting walls without approval from the authorities (even though he was invited to paint the wall by its owner)

MURAL ART

Facial Expression

The little girl seem filled with joy and excitement.

Non - Verbal Communication

They are playing basketfbal, feet off the ground with smile reaching the basketball… While the children facing backward try to reach the ball..

First ImpressionThe girl smiling cheerfully about to catch the ball, but the ball is way out of alignment of the action presented by the mural.

PerceptionWe see them as common healthy and active children enjoying sporty activity in their free time.

Mass CommunicationThe mural art it is about children playing basketball but in fact its shows the artist lack in perfection skill as the ball movement and the girl catching action are out of alignment.

Language“Active” the word shown by the children. Its is incredible that a girl that age able to jump that high.

“Brother And Sister”Mural Art #4

1. ARTIST BACKGROUND NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONG (LEFT HAND-SIDE)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

➢ BORN IN PENANG, 1987

➢ DIPLOMA HOLDER IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

➢ MUTE- DEAF SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST

➢ THIRD OUT OF FOUR BROTHERS

2. Description of the mural artBROTHER & SISTER

➢ Located Off Chulia Street Ghaut, Step By Step Lane, in George Town, Penang.

➢ Completed on 14 November 2012

➢ Depicts a brother and sister balancing on the swings. Louis Gan’s own interpretation of childhood in Penang.

➢ Shows the intimacy of sibling relationships revealing the close relationship Louis Gan has with his brother, Gan Yee Chun.

➢ Relates to his family who has always valued family closeness.

➢ Initially was supposed to do two other mural arts before it was opposed by the state authority.

➢ Did not use heritage-friendly paint and failed to get the approval from the local authorities.

➢ His brother, Gan Yee Chun, defended Louis in a debate about this issue.

A Basketball Game Back in the Old Days

3. Concepts

First impression

The boy and the girl conveys a relationship between brother and sister, or cousins.

4. Concepts

Perception (Passive)

We will automatically categorise them into being Asian Chinese children.

3. Concepts

Interpretation

This mural artwork is trying to explain the importance of relationship between families.

Back in the days, children usually will go out and play together with other children

3. Concepts

Non- verbal communication (body language & face expression)

They are smiling and laughing when they are together.

3. Concepts

Language (step by step lane)

When we saw this “phrase”, it give us a different perspective.

REFERENCE

- Me, A., & Tye, T. (2015). Louis Gan: Children Playing Basketball. Penang-traveltips.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.penang-traveltips.com/children-playing-basketball-louis-gan.htm

- Bhd, S. (2012). Disabled youth finds niche in art - Nation | The Star Online. Thestar.com.my. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.thestar.com.my/News/Nation/2012/10/18/Disabled-youth-finds-niche-in-art/

Mural Art #1

“We Are All on the Same Boat”

located at Jalan Yap Ah Shak

1. Artist Background

NAME : Bee.

Born in BATU PAHAT, JOHOR

Founder of District Creative

Artist under his wings (such as Bone and Katun, who also contributed in this project).

BEE

2. Description of the mural artThis mural art represents a juxtaposition that convey elements of unity, strength in diversity and congruence of purpose among the Malaysians.

It aims for Malaysians have to responsible to bring the nation towards a brighter future.

How does the artist portray his message?

● Diverse characters in the same boat

● Malaysians have to take responsibility to fight for our own country.

3. Concepts

Mass CommunicationThe year “1957” is projected to send out a message stating that Malaysia achieved its independence in the year 1957.

3. Concepts

ProximityThe humans rowing on the boat are near to each other is perceived as a group of people who are fighting for the rights and independence of Malaysia.

3. Concepts

PerceptionA patriotic mood is conveyed by the people on the boat.

3. Concepts

Physical AppearanceThe military soldier shows an expression of wariness for what he is going to face in order to help Malaysia achieve its independence.

3. Concepts

Intercultural Communication

Despite the different background the people on the boat are from, they still board the same boat that indicates assimilation to bring harmony.

Mural Art #2Tiger Costume

2. Artist BackgroundAnokayer

Born in KUANTAN , KOTA BHARU

18 June 1986

A graffiti and street-art artist from Kuala Lumpur

Travelling the world painting portrait style murals

from Medium Touch crew

2. Description of the mural artTANAHAIRKU STREET ART

A little boy representing the future of Malaysia, wears a spirit of tiger with him and holding an ipad that symbolising

the progress of Malaysia Anokayer’s combination technique and style element always

manage to capture the audiences with awe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

First Impression

The first thing that captured my eyes was the tiger hat and the boy looking down. I thought he was eating but then after some research I found out that he was actually holding an iPad that symbolises the progression of our nation.

Mass Communication

This mural art is the largest single graffiti in Malaysia and with it’s strategic location in Raja Chulan and bold colours captures the attention of the public, especially the tiger hat that symbolises strength in our country.

3. Concepts

Facial Expression

The boy in the painting is smiling with a hopeful expression while playing with an iPad symbolising the spirit of progression in our nation.

Physical Appearance

It is clearly shown in the mural art that a young boy at the approximate age of 6 is smiling happily at an object he is holding .

Language

The word “brave” printed on the boy’s shirt conveys a message of the strength and courage of the country to move forward as a united nation.

Mural Art #3CHILDREN PLAYING BASEKETBALL

3. ARTIST BACKGROUND

NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONGPLACE OF BIRTH: PENANGYEAR OF BIRTH: 1987EDUCATION:

- CERTIFICATE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM JOHOR BAHRU POLYTECHNIC

- DIPLOMA IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

- Hearing and Speech disabilities as his mother suffered from german measles while she was pregnant with him.

- Never took art lessons but picked up drawing skills by watching videos and trying to paint on canvas.

- 2nd Place at the Malaysian-Japanese Art Competition and Exhibition in 2003. He was 16.

- Favourite medium was acrylic paint and watercolour.

“Children Playing basketball” Located at Gat Lebuh Chulia, just the street of old Kwong Wah Yit Poh buildingIt was completed just a few days after Gan did his first mural, Brother & Sister on a Swing. Louis Gan found himself embroiled in a controversy, being accused of not using heritage-friendly paint and for painting walls without approval from the authorities (even though he was invited to paint the wall by its owner)

MURAL ART

Facial Expression

The little girl seem filled with joy and excitement.

Non - Verbal Communication

They are playing basketfbal, feet off the ground with smile reaching the basketball… While the children facing backward try to reach the ball..

First ImpressionThe girl smiling cheerfully about to catch the ball, but the ball is way out of alignment of the action presented by the mural.

PerceptionWe see them as common healthy and active children enjoying sporty activity in their free time.

Mass CommunicationThe mural art it is about children playing basketball but in fact its shows the artist lack in perfection skill as the ball movement and the girl catching action are out of alignment.

Language“Active” the word shown by the children. Its is incredible that a girl that age able to jump that high.

“Brother And Sister”Mural Art #4

1. ARTIST BACKGROUND NAME: LOUIS GAN YEE LOONG (LEFT HAND-SIDE)

BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

➢ BORN IN PENANG, 1987

➢ DIPLOMA HOLDER IN GRAPHIC DESIGN FROM KDU COLLEGE, PENANG

➢ MUTE- DEAF SELF-TAUGHT ARTIST

➢ THIRD OUT OF FOUR BROTHERS

2. Description of the mural artBROTHER & SISTER

➢ Located Off Chulia Street Ghaut, Step By Step Lane, in George Town, Penang.

➢ Completed on 14 November 2012

➢ Depicts a brother and sister balancing on the swings. Louis Gan’s own interpretation of childhood in Penang.

➢ Shows the intimacy of sibling relationships revealing the close relationship Louis Gan has with his brother, Gan Yee Chun.

➢ Relates to his family who has always valued family closeness.

➢ Initially was supposed to do two other mural arts before it was opposed by the state authority.

➢ Did not use heritage-friendly paint and failed to get the approval from the local authorities.

➢ His brother, Gan Yee Chun, defended Louis in a debate about this issue.

A Basketball Game Back in the Old Days

3. Concepts

First impression

The boy and the girl conveys a relationship between brother and sister, or cousins.

4. Concepts

Perception (Passive)

We will automatically categorise them into being Asian Chinese children.

3. Concepts

Interpretation

This mural artwork is trying to explain the importance of relationship between families.

Back in the days, children usually will go out and play together with other children

3. Concepts

Non- verbal communication (body language & face expression)

They are smiling and laughing when they are together.

3. Concepts

Language (step by step lane)

When we saw this “phrase”, it give us a different perspective.

REFERENCE

- Me, A., & Tye, T. (2015). Louis Gan: Children Playing Basketball. Penang-traveltips.com. Retrieved 1 June 2015, from http://www.penang-traveltips.com/children-playing-basketball-louis-gan.htm

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