Arthall Gallery in Gozo will be hosting a new exhibition: The Essence of Gozo – Land and Sea, by artist Jane Birchall.

The gallery said that this exhibition is a reflection on the spiritual and elemental nature of Gozo, exploring the dialogue between its rugged coastline, rural village life, and the surrounding Mediterranean Sea. Through sculptural ceramics and acrylic paintings.

Layered textures echo erosion and time, while references to tradition speak to heritage and resilience. A statement installation highlights the growing impact of global and industrial debris on Gozo’s fragile natural beauty, inviting reflection on preservation, responsibility, and the changing landscape.

Jane Birchall (b. London 1960) is a multidisciplinary artist whose practice centres on sculptural ceramics and acrylic works on canvas. After a long-spanning career in fashion, interiors and design, she now dedicates herself fully to her practice and divides her time between Malta and her homeland.

She has a deep and enduring connection to the island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago, which she first visited in 1984 and continues to draw inspiration from. Influenced by Gozo’s rugged coastline and its rural inland landscape, Birchall’s work evokes a powerful sense of place.

Working primarily in clay, Birchall’s attention is on surface textures and fluidity, typically the rugged textures of local Maltese stone and rocks combined with the fragility of local lace, often intentionally leaving traces of the making process visible. These imprints, together with intense carving and smoothing, create a fluid dialogue between fragility and resilience, land and sea.

Her work often reflects a concern for the environmental fragility of this small island, and its development over the years, prompting discussion as to just how concerned we should be with its impact. Her work has been shown in both solo and group exhibitions in the UK and Europe and is held in several private collections.

The opening night will be on Saturday, the 9th of April at 7pm. The exhibition will remain open until the 31st of May.

The venue is Arthall: 8, triq Agius de Soldanis, Victoria, Gozo. Opening hours: Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday: 10:00 – 13:00 and 17:00 – 19:00 Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00; Monday/Tuesday: closed

Photos: Arthall

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