Celebrating with paint<\/p>\n
To celebrate the country's 60th Independence Day, Malang, a
\ntown in East Java, held a mural and graffiti festival.<\/p>\n
As many as 61 groups, comprising about 600 artists from across
\nthe country participated in the festival. Artists were required
\nto paint the 400-meter-long wall at Gajayana stadium in six
\nhours.<\/p>\n
Thousands of Malang residents had fun watching the event at
\nthe stadium, which is also the home base of popular soccer team
\nArema.
\n(Text and photos by Tarko Sudiarno)<\/p>\n
Photo A: Paint<\/p>\n
An artist paints the wall of Gajayana Stadium.<\/p>\n
Photo B: Paint<\/p>\n
Wearing a helmet, an artist draws a mural as the shadow of a
\nspectator appears on the wall. Many artists wore helmets or hats
\nto protect their heads and hair from dripping paint.<\/p>\n
Photo C: Paint<\/p>\n
An artist prepares paint. Bright colors are a feature of most
\nmural and graffiti art.<\/p>\n
Photo D: Paint<\/p>\n
Two artists discuss their mural design while another draws an
\noutline on the stadium wall. Planning is important when creating
\nlarge works.<\/p>\n
Photo E: Paint<\/p>\n
Residents watch artists drawing murals and graffiti on the
\nstadium's wall.<\/p>\n
Photo F: Paint<\/p>\n
An artist colors in graffiti incorporating the word \"Aremania\" --
\nthe name of the Arema team's fan club.<\/p>",
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