PJ Folks Are Going To Dig What The Alleys Of SS2 Have Become!
The back lanes of SS2′s shop lots have been transformed from gross to gorgeous with alleyway wall art by Malaysian artists. All the photos here!
Cover image via cdninstagram.comIf you've always thought old 'lorong belakangs' in SS2 could only be gross, think again. You're going to love a good chunk of the photos in this story.
Image via Angela Ong/Instagram
Yee Bee Yin tells SAYS, "This project is the first step for us in SS2 commercial center face uplift initiatives. Arts has the magic to bring greater awareness among different stakeholders to take care of their surroundings."
"Local artists in Malaysia are talented and they are invaluable asset to the society. We hope to provide more platforms for them to contribute tangibly to the community," she said.
1. "Forgiveness" by The Two Queens is the winner for the Bestnya Malaysiaku competition
Image via Ellie Yong/Devianart
The two artists for this mural is [Ellie Yong](https://www.facebook.com/SillyJellieArt) and [Deborah Tan](https://www.facebook.com/debbieillustrations/timeline).
In Ellie's Facebook she quips the meaning behind "Forgiveness":
"Preserving peace in a chaotic world is like keeping a lantern burning in the dark, blossoming for those who can find strength to forgive the past, and look to tomorrow. This painting tells of the beauty of a peaceful Malaysia in all its fragile wonder."
Image via Ellie Yong/Facebook
**Where:** Professor, Jln SS2/64.
2. "Singing In The Rain" by Studio Selipar
Image via Studio Selipar
Image via Studio Selipar
**Where:** Restoran Chan Meng Kee, Jln SS2/66.
3. "Suara Anak Malaysia" by Happy Human
A quip from Happy Human on the message behind the mural:
"The theme for the wall art painted is a collective of truthful Malaysian voices that say what they think and how they feel about Malaysia. The idea is to inspire more people to speak up and be truthful about this country that they call home. We believe that if we speak the truth, we will be heard."
Image via Suara Project/Facebook
**Where:**Zen Spa, Jln SS2/64.
Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook
4. "Lat Tali Tamplon" by Ceghito
Image via Braderbear/Panduvie
**Where:** Focus Point, Jln SS2/67.
Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook
Image via Troublexy
Image via Chanahsong/Instagram
**Where:** Zouk Spa, Jln SS2/67.
Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook
6. "Bestnya Malaysiaku" by N4
**Where:** SS World Wellness, Jln SS2/67.
Image via Manaweblife/Youtube
Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook
7. "Memories of Anak Malaysia" by Gila-Gila
Image via Manaweblife/Youtube
**Where:** Hospital Seapark Bersalin, Jln SS2/63.
Image via Angela Ong/Instagram
8. "Kedai Gunting Rambut Lyla" by Lyla
**Where:** Restoran Ipoh Sedap, Jln SS2/63.
Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook
Image via Angela Ong/Instagr
*UPDATED:* The last picture of this segment was previously thought to be the artist of the "Suara Anak Malaysia" mural and the second runner up for the competition. However, the artist is actually Lyla and is the second runner up for her "Kedai Gunting Rambut Lyla" mural. We apologise for our mistake and any inconvenience caused to the artists and readers.
9. "Fantasy Malaysia" by DE 90's
**Where:** Yi Yin Jewellers, SS2/61.
Image via Yeo Bee Yin/Facebook
