1 comment.BOV supports ‘The Art & Life of George Fenech’ 1926-2011
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‘The Art and Life of George Fenech’ is a series of exhibitions, supported by Bank of Valletta, which will be held around the Maltese islands in memory of the late renowned artist George Fenech.
Born in Mellieha in January 1926, the artist started painting as a child. He then studied under the guidance of Vincent Apap and Emvin Cremona at the Malta Government School of Art. After winning a scholarship, he moved on to study at the Reggia di Belle Arti in Rome.
Highly influenced by his surroundings, Fenech’s works include myriad subjects. He painted still-lifes, portraits and landscapes – mostly influenced by the farmhouses and valleys that surround his birth place.
In July 1977, Fenech was also commissioned to design a set of 2 stamps for MaltaPost featuring “Is-Salini” and “Ta’ l-Isperanza”.
The artist’s wife, Doris Fenech, always stood behind her husband, dedicating her life to promoting his art. “Art was George’s life and I am proud that together with my two sons we have managed to collate a number of his works to display during these three exhibitions. It was a lot of hard work but enriching and very satisfying to see my husband’s work come together. We are thankful for the Bank’s support.”
Stephanie Agius, from Marketing at Bank of Valletta, visited the first exhibition venue at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta. “George Fenech was a veteran in terms of local art. He gave so much of his life to interpret the beauty that is found in our islands. In 2004, Bank of Valletta hosted George Fenech’s retrospective exhibition: Today BOV continues to support to this artist and pay tribute to his timeless work.”
A collection of George Fenech’s paintings has been put together in a publication launched at the National Museum of Fine Arts. This book is the first comprehensive study on his art and life.
The three exhibitions are as follows:
National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta – 28 July – 7 September 2012
Sanctuary Square in Mellieha – 16 – 19 August
Exhibition Hall in Victoria, Gozo – 29 September – 21 October
More details can be obtained by visiting the website.
We have two Lithographs of Mr. Fenech’s work. numbered and signed. Presently we are in Florida and moving north. Would like to sell, but have no idea of price range. they were gifts to us. One is House with Green Doors and the other is Harbor Scene.
Beautiful work, but just not for mountain cabin.
Thank you for any consideration.
respectfully
Mary Jo Snyder