Artist Reveals Another “Covid-19 Heroes” Mural After Vandalism Of Original Shah Alam Piece
This new mural is in Kota Damansara. Hopefully no one vandalizes this one.
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After the vandalism of the viral “Covid-19 heroes” mural in Shah Alam shocked the nation earlier this week, the artist has revealed another mural dedicated to the heroes and frontliners.
Debuting the piece on social media, Suhaimi Ali’s artistic tribute adorns the wall of a building at Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara.
This time, it features portraits of frontliners and first-responders who play an important role in the fight against Covid-19 including food delivery riders, medical personnel, Bomba, police, RELA as well as Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah against the Malaysian flag.
(Credit: @saladeatfruit/Twitter)
The talented 27-year-old had begun work on 13th July, sharing updates on his social media and completed the stunning mural in less than a week.
Progress pic.twitter.com/F9D2u6uBNw
— Mieyali (@miealimural93) July 16, 2020
With pictures of the new mural going viral now, many Malaysians were quick to threaten anyone who would dare vandalise this artwork.
Kasik sebat satu kali orang yang suka rosakkan karya orang lain ni. pic.twitter.com/TrAyTSQIGC
— Hafizz Abu (@bergnsfw) July 21, 2020
Hope they dont destroy this one too😔✊
— denn (@PeDennail) July 21, 2020
please protect it 😭
— กิบส์ (@giibbsm) July 21, 2020
Suhaimi’s previous “Covid-19 heroes” mural in Shah Alam was the subject of great attention and even earned personal visits by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong and Health DG. It was painted over after vandals defaced the piece on 20 July.
The police are currently searching for the vandals.
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