Celebrating with paint

Celebrating with paint

To celebrate the country's 60th Independence Day, Malang, a
town in East Java, held a mural and graffiti festival.

As many as 61 groups, comprising about 600 artists from across
the country participated in the festival. Artists were required
to paint the 400-meter-long wall at Gajayana stadium in six
hours.

Thousands of Malang residents had fun watching the event at
the stadium, which is also the home base of popular soccer team
Arema.
(Text and photos by Tarko Sudiarno)

Photo A: Paint

An artist paints the wall of Gajayana Stadium.

Photo B: Paint

Wearing a helmet, an artist draws a mural as the shadow of a
spectator appears on the wall. Many artists wore helmets or hats
to protect their heads and hair from dripping paint.

Photo C: Paint

An artist prepares paint. Bright colors are a feature of most
mural and graffiti art.

Photo D: Paint

Two artists discuss their mural design while another draws an
outline on the stadium wall. Planning is important when creating
large works.

Photo E: Paint

Residents watch artists drawing murals and graffiti on the
stadium's wall.

Photo F: Paint

An artist colors in graffiti incorporating the word "Aremania" --
the name of the Arema team's fan club.