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Mint Wong (Chinese: 黄慧敏) is a Malaysian mural artist and live painting performer based in Johor, Malaysia. She is known for her involvement in public mural projects and community-based cultural initiatives. Her work has been featured in Malaysian newspapers including Sin Chew Daily and China Press.[1] Wong has also been involved in school mural projects. In 2017, she created a series of murals at a primary school in Pekan Nanas, Johor, featuring themes of multicultural harmony and characters from Grimm's fairy tales.

Career

Wong began her career in graphic and interior design before focusing on mural and visual art. Since 2014, she has been actively involved in public art projects and community-based cultural initiatives in Malaysia. Her work has been reported by major Malaysian Chinese-language media, highlighting her contributions to mural art and cultural activities.

Her mural works in Johor, including projects in Masai and Jalan Tan Hiok Nee, have been reported by Sin Chew Daily.[2]

She has also participated in mural projects such as the Pandamaran New Village mural initiative.[3]

In 2024, Wong participated in a charity event featuring a live painting performance. According to China Press, her artwork was auctioned for over RM50,000, with proceeds donated to Yayasan Sultanah Fatimah.[4]

She has also been involved in cultural and temple-related art events.[5]

Wong has also been involved in community-based mural activities including school art projects.[6]

She has also participated in fundraising-related art initiatives.[7]

In 2021, Wong was included in the third volume of Successful People in Malaysia.[8]

Artistic style

Wong's works combine elements of Chinese culture with contemporary visual expression, often focusing on religious figures, local history, and community life.[9]

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