Pure sensations, atmosphere and a dynamic spontaneity characterise Gozitan artist, Christopher Saliba’s latest exhibition of abstract paintings entitled ‘Introspections.’
‘Introspections’ opened on the 6th of April and will run until the 30th of April at Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta.
Stripped of any visual references or clues, these works are external manifestations of inner impulses that mirror the artist’s state of mind. Dramatic forms are carved with a palette knife or incised with sharp utensils into the dense, coloured surfaces of his canvases. This collection by the Gozitan artist was produced from 2008 until 2010. Though he has exhibited several times before, this is the second time he is presenting an extensive collection of abstract paintings.
In connection with the exhibition, Christopher Saliba produced a thirty-page full-colour catalogue with images of the exhibits being presented. The catalogue also includes critical essays by Professor Joe Friggieri, head of the department of Philosophy at the University of Malta and by Dr. Louis Lagana,’ art historian and lecturer at the Junior College and University of Malta.
Christopher Saliba is a graduate from the Accademia di Belle Arti, “Pietro Vannucci,” Perugia. His works have been shown in Perugia, London and Paris and he has held a number of exhibitions in Malta and Gozo. Recently he has been invited to participate in an international exhibition at the Louvre Museum in Paris.
A part of the proceeds will go in aid of Inspire. Inspire, the Foundation for Inclusion, is the creation of two leading NGOs working in the disability sector in Malta. The Eden Foundation and the Razzett tal-Hbiberija have recently joined forces to help over 1000 children and adults with learning and physical disabilities across their 6 centres in Malta and Gozo.
Introspections will be held at Auberge d’Italie, Merchants Street, Valletta. It runs until April the 30th. It is open daily to the general public between 9am and 5pm. The exhibition is kindly supported by Middlesea Valletta Life, APS Bank and Marsovin..
More information is available on the artist’s website: www.gozo-art.com [1].