Oral Presentation 2Mural Paintings within Klang Valley

BRICKFIELDS"Better Streets"

Name: Ong Jie EnStudent ID: 0323835

Module: Effective Public Communication [COM30103]

Lecturer: Persis RodriguesIntake : September 2015

Historical Backgroundof Brickfields

A community art project has been initiated by (GSKL).

The location was chosen due to its diminishing historical value and high traffic.

The mural project, known as "Better Streets", was carried out with the support of the local community, artists and students from SMK La Salle.

Bulls of the Roads

As bullock carts were popular in the 1950s, Brickfields used to be known as “kandang kerbau” (buffalo shed) because buffaloes were kept there at night.

Origin Of Brickfields

The colourful wall features paintings of shrines, mosques, Chinese temples, and even coconut trees.

Government Quarters in Brickfields

The third wall shows the hundred government quarters in Brickfields, which are to be demolished soon, that will turn a century old this year.

La Salle School, 1953

The fourth wall features pictures of tables, chairs, books, globes, blackboards and stationery in an array of colours

Types of Mural Paintings

1. Graffiti MuralsGraffiti is writing or drawings that have been scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface, often in a public place.

Material Used :-Spray cans-Aerosol sprays-Cardboards

2. Painted MuralsA mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture.

Material Used : -Pelaka Acrylic Paint -Paiint Brushes -Water

Reference Lists

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muralhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graffitihttp://www.themalaymailonline.com/malaysia/article/wall-art-the-history-of-brickfieldshttp://www.thesundaily.my/news/1109282https://artrichardjbagguley.wordpress.com/2014/02/17/history-of-wall-murals-various-types-of-murals/0ahUKEwiHubzzgsfKAhVRc44KHZ1xBe0Q_AUIBigB