Ernest Zacharevic

Place: Vilnius

Born: 1986

Biography:

Ernest Zacharevic, also known as Zach or Zachas, is a Lithuanian artist born in 1986 in Vilnius. He studied art in Lithuania before moving to London, where he obtained a degree from the University of Middlesex. During his adolescence, he discovered graffiti and started tagging walls at night. He now spends most of his time in Asia, particularly in Penang, Malaysia, where he has been living since 2011. He considers the environment and the decor as natural elements that contribute to the originality of his street art. He has gained popularity for his work in Penang, where he has created several murals, including 'Children on a Bicycle'. He usually works in his studio and then transposes his creations onto walls, using a brush instead of traditional spray paint. He believes that a large mural can significantly improve the appearance of a city.