Art is Rubbish is Art by Earnest Zacharevic

At the moment I write this post, the exhibition by Earnest Zacharevic was end. However, I decided to continue work on the post because I would like to share the art presented by Earnest, especially to those who could appreciate it but unfortunately miss the boat.

The name Earnest Zacharevic become popular in Penang with his successful mural paintings where now become the tourist focus in Georgetown areas. This young Lithuania-born artist had demonstrating his talent in art through the murals painting that waking up the locals' passion to be artistic. One of the most popular mural by Earnest is the Sister-brother Cycling located at Armenian Street.

Sister-brother Cycling Mural

Recently, Earnest was having his solo exhibition with theme 'Art is Rubbish, Rubbish is Art' at Old Hin Bus Depot, Penang Island that open to public for free from 19 January to 14 February 2014.

Hin Bus Depot

We got to know from the newspaper where the exhibition is started from 12pm to 8pm daily. We made ourselves to be there around 11.50 am but seeing no one was around. Initially we thought that we would going to enjoy ourselves  without the crowd. However, when the clock move to 12pm, the visitors from different direction started to gather in front of the gate and waiting for the opening. Based on my observation, I would say that there were at least 200 people who was having the same intention like us to appreciate the arts by Earnest.

Exhibition Theme 'Art is Rubbish, Rubbish is Art'

Looking at the theme, we were so excited to know how Earnest could turn the rubbish into arts. Frankly speaking, I'm not the artist and do not have any sensitivity to the arts, but the artworks displayed really impressed me.

People like me only know how to paint on paper but never think that the recycle materials could become valuable artworks after being painted by the talented artist. The first category of the paintings had been made on the wood. Below are some examples:

Girl in Pink
(Oil & Spray on Wood)

Outdoor
(Oil & Spray on Wood)

Style Wars

The Roadwork Wizard
(Oil Spray & Paint on Wood)

Rubberband
(Oil on Wood)

Betty
(Charcoal & Murobond on Wood)

International
(Charcoal & Murobond on Wood)

Have you ever think that the wood blinds could be used as medium for painting? Lets have a look on the artwork below.

Trishaw Guy
(Oil on Wood Blinds)

Recycle
(Oil on Wood Blinds)

How many of us could imagine that the coffee bag canvas could turn into excellent paintings? I never think that before until I see these artworks...

Jolin
(Charcoal & Oil on Coffee Bag Canvas)

Juste
(Charcoal & Oil on Coffee Bag Canvas)

Girl with A Cat
(Charcoal on Coffee Bag Canvas)

Produce of Indonesia
(Charcoal on Coffee Bag Canvas)

Another artwork that impressing me....Cash Cow

Cash Cow
(Thumb Tacks on Wood)

The painting below is named as Michael Jackson. Do you know the reason behind?

Michael Jackson
(Oil on Board)

In the Year of Horse, this simple painting was receiving high frequency of visit and photo session.

The Horse
(Ink on Paper)

Besides the indoor painting exhibition, there were also murals and special artworks being displayed outdoor.

Below are the unique murals exhibited.

Little Girl with Balloon

Do you notice what is the material used to construct the so called 'balloon'? It is the black rubbish bag.

The Roadwork Wizard Mural

Children in a Boat

Boy with Cone (1)

Boy with Cone (2)

Girl in Action

Besides the murals, there were also some 3D artworks that made from recycle material, such as the so called 'table' and 'chair'

Table and Chair

Shark in the Garden

The Drawer

Gold Trolley for Rubbish Collection

For those who followed the news where Earnest did painted a mural in Johor, depicts a Lego woman carry expensive bag with a knife-wielding mugger Lego man lurking around the corner, then  you would definitely familiar with  the following two main characters:

The Lego Woman

The mugger

In overall, we are impressed by all the artworks exhibited. It is really worth for visit. For those who missed it out, perhaps you could like Earnest facebook and being alert if there is any other similar exhibition being conducted. If I'm not mistaken, Earnest had created some new artworks in Straints Quay, Penang. Just give it a visit and don't miss it if you happen to be around that areas. Enjoy!

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