"Reaching Up" Mural, Cannon Street

Reaching Up (GPS: 5.41479, 100.33648) is a mural painted on a wall along Cannon Street, George Town. It is located across the street from the Anak-Anak Kota clubhouse, and within a short walking distance to Khoo Kongsi and the Acheen Street Mosque.

"Reaching Up" depicts a little boy reaching for a hole in the wall. He appears to be standing on a chair and inching himself as high as he could reach. The painting was created by Ernest Zacharevic in conjunction with the 2012 George Town Festival. Since its completion, it has grown increasing number of visitors coming to take photos with it.

Updates on the Reaching Up Mural

6 September, 2016: The Star reports that Ernest Zacharevic has done a touch up to repair this mural.

Reaching Up - Before & After (30 June, 2012/9 February 2016)


10 August, 2013: Over a year after it was painted, the Reaching Up mural continues to attract admirers who queue up to have their photos taken with it.

Still reaching up, after all these years ... ! (9 February 2016)


Reaching Up Mural when it was newly painted (30 June 2012)


Reaching up into the night (1 July 2012)


Queue at Reaching Up mural (10 August 2013)

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