Ernest Zacharevic is "The Banksy of Malaysia", without the criminal offences of course. His works are loved by the Malaysian because it touches every heart of the local people. One of his most loved piece is the children riding bicycle located in the state of Penang.
This piece is so heart warming, that it reminds me of my childhood. Most Chinese Malaysian's childhood memories, when we first learn how to cycle, and we just wanted to ride on adult size bicycle because it is higher and it makes us feels like flying in the air.
The other heavily debated street piece of Ernest Zacharevic is the Crime in the Corner. This piece was removed by the Johor Bahru town council for it's negative message brought to the public. However, local people love it. It represent the reality. The criminal rate of the Johor state is the highest in Peninsular Malaysia, and all the local people knew that it is true (I am writing this because I am one Johor Bahru local).The mainstream media in Malaysia claim that it is a safe place, thus, they have to remove every art which brought up the issue.
Ernest Zacharevic is still a free man, professional artist and accept commissions. For more of his work, visit his official website at: www.zachas.com
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