IPOH MURAL ART LANE

M U H A M M A D Z U L K A R N A I N ( O 3 2 4 6 4 4 ) FA R I S A I M A N FA K H R U N N I A M ( 0 3 2 5 9 5 2 )

F I R Z A N A H A S M I ( 0 3 2 4 8 3 8 ) A L I C E W A N S A ( 0 3 2 4 9 8 4 )

L A M Z H I X U A N ( 0 3 2 4 2 1 7 )

E F F E C T I V E P U B L I C C O M M U N I C A T I O N 1 7 T H M A Y 2 0 1 6 T U T O R : M S T H I V I L O J A N A

- An art teacher who runs an art school in Bercham and was inspired by the murals that started in Penang.

- Located on a little lane off Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar, on the back walls of a row of shop lots.

-The murals are drawn and painted by Lai and also his students.

- His mural art are mostly on children’s activities and a glimpse look on life

E R I C L A I

REVITALISING THE OLD CULTURE AND ACTIVITIES IN IPOH

GET TO KNOW LOCAL ARTISTS

ENHANCING THE YOUTHS CREATIVITY

B R U C E L E E “Knowledge will give you power but character will give you respect.”

MASS COMMUNICATION - written quote can be passed through

social media

INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - According to the

picture ,he might be thinking of something

while speaking

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION - According to the picture, he is some how speaking to

someone NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

- Facial expression shows he is emphasising on a certain point

KINESIS - The use of hand gestures to show

he was saying something

T H E L I O N D A N C E “An image that shows a performance of a lion dance operated by two dancers, Where their faces can be seen occasionally popping out from the lion’s head.”

BODY GESTURES - The man below is supporting his

dancing partner in performing various acts and tricks

- The man above is moving the lion’s head as if it is alive in a way

FIRST IMPRESSION - Shows a lion dance performance - - Viewers attention are drawn towards

the striking colours of the lion’s costume

COLLECTIVIST CULTURE - A style of traditional dance in

Chinese culture - To scare away evil spirits and

summon good luck and fortune

PROXEMICS - The dancers are within each others personal space in an

intimate distance.

HUMAN COMMUNICATION - The mural allows locals to be able to relate to it. It depict a

scene part of a local tradition that still thrives in Malaysia today.

B AT T L E F I S H E S “Two children with fighting fishes as a form of entertainment to pass the time.”

PASSIVE PERCEPTION - In the children’s perspective, they just love to see the fishes battle against each other.

They think it is an entertainment because they have lack of horrifying experiences such as committing a murder. As they’re growing up, they will notice the dangerous part of the

daily life.

FIRST IMPRESSION - They are observing the battle fishes in

jars. Their relationship are bond together so tight who can be brother and sister. - We can also see them as good friends that enjoy spend leisure time with each

other.

PROXEMICS - The distance between

them are very close. It may proves that they are best

friends, relatives or siblings. It is due to the reason that they have reach intimate

distance.

NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION - Both of the children are fascinated by

the fishes and their faces shows a pleasant expression.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP

- Interacting by using the same hobby as to observe the battle

fish together. - Developing good self-

disclosure because they reveal their true self to one another

to develop meaningful relationship if both of them are

friends.

H I D E A N D S E E K “Children playing a well known game called hide and seek.”

SELECTIVE ATTENTION - The boy is looking in

the direction of passerby’s.

- A sense of connection between viewers and the

mural

FIRST IMPRESSION - Depicts children playing hide and

seek

COLLECTIVIST CULTURE - Family and companion

are important to everyone in a friendly

atmosphere

NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION - Communicating to passerby's as a way to not

be so serious and remember the kids inside them

PASSIVE PERCEPTION - The mural makes us

reminiscence the time when we used to play this childhood

game when were little

CREATING A COMMUNITY THROUGH MURAL MAKING-Strive to keep an equal balance between product and process-Creating meaningful work of art and transforming lives-Engaging the youth & allowing opportunity and achievements for local citizens

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF YOUTH-Increase school attendance & improve outcomes in other areas of life-Train alongside community muralists-Creating a sense of belonging, especially for youths, by beautifying communities & developing a creative space within the neighbourhoods.

C O N C L U S I O N

R E F E R E N C E S

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Persatuan Pelukis Dan Pencinta Seni, Negeri Perak. (n.d.). Retrieved May 17, 2016, from https://mysociety.my/societies/info/40295/persatuan-pelukis-dan-pencinta-seni-negeri-perak

Wall Art Comes to Ipoh - Ipoh Echo (Archives). (2013). Retrieved May 17, 2016, from http://www.ipohecho.com.my/v2/2013/03/01/wall-art-comes-to-ipoh/