Viva is Matthew Green’s commentary on religious fervor, hometown glory and the wonder of the everyday celebrated through a photographic feast of tone and colour.

 

Coinciding with the Feast of Saint George, this new solo exhibition hosted at art..e gallery, Victoria, Gozo between 5 July and 31 July will present a series of photographic works and manipulated images by Matthew Green. Viva, which builds on Matthew’s signature style of a modern twist on the ancient landscapes of Malta, will be his second solo exhibition in Malta within 12 months. Alongside his impressions of the islands there will be a limited collection celebrating the annual Festa as well as a number of religious based works.

Matthew Green has an extraordinary ability to create and recreate, tuning into the frequencies of the cultures (and sub-cultures), that surround us. He is committed to generating images that carry a feel good factor, revelling in the wonder of the everyday. Solo exhibitions to date include:

“Wonderful Life”, Malta (2007): An exhibition in three parts celebrating natural colours, contrasts and the simplicity of the world around us that can often feel complicated and burdened with our own personal chaos.

“Beach Life”, Spain (2005): Landscapes and portraits capturing beach life and surf culture.

“The Way of the Traveller”, UK (2002): A romanticised take on nomadic people living in the UK.

“Appleby”, UK (2001): A photographic documentary capturing a unique view of the 800 year old horse fair in Cumbria, UK. Closed to outsiders, this exhibition presented an insight to the secret traditions and cultures of a fading society.

“Diversion”, London (2000): A photographic documentary capturing portraits of young people involved in the criminal justice system making a transition to more positive pastimes and contributions to their communities.

“A Fine Line”, Brighton (1998): A photographic documentary of the changes in the UK social care system and its treatment of mental health patients. A rare insight to a disused Victorian mental health hospital and its resurgence as a luxury residential complex.

First visiting Malta and Gozo in 2001 and with 25 plus trips under his belt we are beginning to see the islands from his point of view.

Following on from the positive reception given to “Wonderful Life” (Malta, 2007), and with an ever growing personal connection to the islands has made it a natural decision to exhibit in Gozo for a second year.

The exhibition is being held between the 5th to 31st of July, at art?e gallery, 1 Library Street, Victoria, Gozo.

Opening times are Saturday to Thursday, 9.30am – 12.15pm and Fridays, 9.30am – 12.15pm and 5pm – 7pm.

For appointments at other times please contact +356 99804774 or www.hushabyelifestyles.com.

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