Sunday, September 27, 2020

The Balloon Girl

 This mural grabbed my attention when I was ambling around the Straits Quay promenade. 

I thought the artist's style was vaguely familiar. 

Turned out, I was right. The artist is Lithuanian Ernest Zacharevic of international fame.

I find the artist's signature style of involving real props in his street art fascinating.



From the archives (2013)

More photos here.
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47 comments:

  1. bettySeptember 27, 2020 at 9:23 PM

    I like his work!! Thanks for showing it to us; I wasn't familiar with his art!

    betty

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  2. SchwabenfrauSeptember 27, 2020 at 10:05 PM

    Hello,
    that's right, an interesting artist and I really enjoyed the pictures.
    Greetings Eva

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  3. italiafinlandiaSeptember 27, 2020 at 11:06 PM

    Interesting and creative.
    Have a nice upcoming week!

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  4. KlaraSeptember 28, 2020 at 12:14 AM

    this is so unique! love it.

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  5. David M. Gascoigne,September 28, 2020 at 3:20 AM

    Certainly enlivens an otherwise dull urban landscape. Very creatively done.

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  6. JillSeptember 28, 2020 at 5:38 AM

    Love this style of artwork, too. I've seen it before but didn't know the artist. How fun,too!

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  7. Great-Granny GrandmaSeptember 28, 2020 at 6:27 AM

    These are great. I had never heard of him before.

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  8. SandeeSeptember 28, 2020 at 8:20 AM

    Aw, I love them all. Some folks are most talented.

    Have a fabulous day and week. ♥

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  9. A Bit of the BlarneySeptember 28, 2020 at 9:27 AM

    I enjoyed your tour. I think I'd like to visit thise site. Thank you!

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  10. sherry fundinSeptember 28, 2020 at 11:37 AM

    LOVE IT thanks so much for sharing
    sherry @ fundinmental

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  11. Hena TayebSeptember 28, 2020 at 12:40 PM

    Oh I love love them.. so fascinating.

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  12. stevebethereSeptember 29, 2020 at 12:54 AM

    These are brilliant forst looking you wouldn't realise there's any props at first heheh!

    Have an artistictastic safe week 😷😷😷

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring StationSeptember 29, 2020 at 1:23 AM

    his style is delightful and fun

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  14. Jackie McGuinnessSeptember 29, 2020 at 6:03 AM

    I love his style! I had seen the last one before but didn't realize it was his trademark.
    LOVE the monkeys!

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  15. ElaSeptember 29, 2020 at 8:56 AM

    These are interesting works of art!
    Greetings !

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  16. YvonneSeptember 29, 2020 at 3:59 PM

    Love this type of art. Nice works of imagination and creativity.

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  17. NanaHoodSeptember 29, 2020 at 4:14 PM

    So cool! Love it!

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  18. Pisi PrklSeptember 29, 2020 at 5:59 PM

    Fantastic Street Art!

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  19. junieper2/jesh StGSeptember 29, 2020 at 8:31 PM

    Did not know his work. I find the guy opening the box hilarious! Thank you for introducing us at All Seasons to this artist's work! Have a beautiful week, Jesh:)

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  20. Phil SladeSeptember 29, 2020 at 9:42 PM

    I've never seen that style of art before but it really works. Gets people to be interactive and thereby more appreciative of art as a whole.

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  21. NatureFootstepSeptember 30, 2020 at 12:39 AM

    Hi, I have not seen any of this before, but I agree, the art is amazing. Thanks for sharing. I´ll see if I can find more. :)

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  22. aspiritofsimplicitySeptember 30, 2020 at 2:23 AM

    That is wonderful! Love it! So fun.

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  23. DianaSeptember 30, 2020 at 3:22 AM

    I like very much this kind of urban decor.
    Have a nice day, Veronica! 😊

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  24. TomSeptember 30, 2020 at 4:59 AM

    ...the balloon girls is fun, a bit like Banksy.

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  25. SuzanaSeptember 30, 2020 at 5:46 AM

    Thank you a lot for the creations of the artist! I did not know about him. These kind of images generate a new face of the town.
    Happy WW, Veronica! Have a beautiful week, with other surprising discoveries!

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  26. magiceyeSeptember 30, 2020 at 5:48 AM

    Delightful work!

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  27. Zinaida StrinuSeptember 30, 2020 at 6:10 AM

    Adorable works of art! I have the impression that I am included in them. Very stimulating for the imagination!

    Have a fine day, Veronica!

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  28. SandeeSeptember 30, 2020 at 6:27 AM

    Thank you for joining the Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop.

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  29. Peabea ScribblesSeptember 30, 2020 at 9:34 AM

    What fun Art, and you got some great photos. I love, love the balloon girl. Happy week.

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  30. Powell River BooksSeptember 30, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    We have some great wall mural artists here in our small town, but none have used props, yet. - Margy

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  31. Heidi R.September 30, 2020 at 10:14 AM

    I like this art very much.
    My answer to your comment question with me:
    Yes, the louse is very much like a crab.

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  32. Memories of Eric and FlynnSeptember 30, 2020 at 1:34 PM

    I haven't heard of that artist before, but I love that street art.
    https://allatseawithme.blogspot.com/2020/09/wordless-wednesday.html

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  33. pilch92September 30, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    Very nice art. I would have chosen prettier balloons though :)

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  34. Dixie @ Arranged WordsSeptember 30, 2020 at 5:12 PM

    Fun artwork. Very creative.
    You took great photos.

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  35. XmasDollySeptember 30, 2020 at 5:16 PM

    This has to be the coolest Post you have ever shared with us. Your pictures are fascinating for sure. Your pictures are awesome! I've been busy today, so I haven't stopped at too many people today my friend, so may I say I've missed you stopping by, and I hope you stop by again soon! Sending big hugs and to let you know that not only are you always in my heart & prayers, but on my mind! May you & your family safe, be healthy and don't forget your masks when you go out in public! Take care. Hugs!

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  36. csuhpat1September 30, 2020 at 6:46 PM

    That is so very cool. Thanks for sharing it.

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  37. mvmaithaiSeptember 30, 2020 at 7:16 PM

    We visited Penang in January of this year, so we saw some of the murals. I was a little disappointed in the shape they're in now.

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  38. betty-NZOctober 1, 2020 at 2:32 AM

    Now, that is different! I'm glad you introduced us to this lovely artist with a unique style,

    It's great to see you at 'My Corner of the World' this week!! Thanks for linking up.

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  39. GattinaOctober 1, 2020 at 2:48 AM

    Very creative and very talented artist ! Amazing what he did !

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  40. AmyOctober 1, 2020 at 2:06 PM

    oh the top one is very well done.

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  41. RostroseOctober 2, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    Dear Veronica,
    I really like the style of this artist - thanks for showing!
    Happy October!
    Traude
    https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2020/09/blogparade-violett-und-orange-in-den.html

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  42. RhodesiaOctober 3, 2020 at 3:22 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing these stunning murals, they are fabulous. My favourite is the orangutangs in the wheelbarrow, love it. Keep well Diane

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  43. Duwan @MakeLikeAnApemanOctober 3, 2020 at 12:39 PM

    Love this. A lot of his work seems so playful. Love art that you can interact with. And I see that he has a piece in Atlanta, GA. I will have to look for it next time I'm back east. What a treat to stumble upon the balloon girl.

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  44. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 6, 2020 at 8:19 PM

    Those are all great... fascinating idea, I’ve never seen anything like this. Love them.

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  45. Monika Ohson | TravelerInMeOctober 8, 2020 at 7:37 AM

    Brilliant street art and the use of props is pretty interesting. I really admire the creative mind behind such art.

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  46. MellieOctober 10, 2020 at 7:54 AM

    Very creative artwork. Love the photo!

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  47. An Apel a DayOctober 21, 2020 at 12:26 PM

    I love art like this. One of my friends found a sidewalk that ended. He made a sign that looked just like the book cover of Shel Silverstein's, and put it at the end of their sidewalk in the middle of the night.

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