Visual artist Joseph Calleja, recently gave a public talk at the Gozo Centre for Art & Crafts. The talk was introduced by art curator Dr Theresa Vella, who briefed the audience about Calleja’s works.
The presentation featured works executed by the artist and focused on sculpture, kinetics, painting, print-making and photography.
His works are featured locally at the Museum of Fine Art in Malta and in numerous collections including the National Gallery of Canada and Hamilton Art Gallery.
Gozitan born veteran artist Calleja gave an interesting talk, themed ‘My Life in Art,’ where he shared his artistic experiences with the audience.
At the end of the talk the audience had the opportunity to meet with Mr Joseph Calleja and Dr Theresa Vella.
Joseph Calleja, was born in Xewkija, in 1924, Calleja emigrated to Canada in 1958, living and teaching art in Hamilton between 1960 and 1968, before settling in Toronto Ontario.