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George Scicluna Paintings – is the title of an exhibition of paintings which opens today by Gozitan artist George Scicluna, taking place at the Banca Guiratale, Independence Square, Victoria.
The exhibition, which runs until the 6th of October during office hours, will showcase various pieces of work by George, including the self portrait seen below – `George Scicluna Selfie with Caravaggio.'
George Scicluna (1966- ) was born in Victoria, Gozo. At the age of 15 he won 2nd prize in a competition organised by UNESCO and in 1981 clinched 1st prize in a national school competition.
After his initial studies at the Salvatore Dimech Art School, at Targa Gap, Mosta he obtained a diploma in graphic design. Later he attended an art course at the Malta School of Art. Between 1985 and 1990 George studied under the well-known Gozitan artist Chev. Paul Camilleri Cauchi and participated in several competitions and won various prizes. He also followed courses at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Perugia, Italy (1989; 1990).
In the 1980's he painted props and scenery for Impresa Fasano, Rome and perspectives for opera theatres in Italy. George obtained 1st prize in the National Youth Art Competition (1995) and in 1996 won first prize in a competition organised by the Brussels-based Demo-Christian Foundation Robert Schumann.
He organised ten personal exhibitions in Gozo and in Malta and participated in 2006 in an exhibition with Peter Howson, an artist of international stature in Glasgow, Scotland. George also took part in numerous collective exhibitions locally and in other countries.
In 2011 the artist published: George Scicluna – Paintings (1985-2011) a volume of illustrated catalogue essays written by E. V. Borg that evaluate his work and career. In 2015 George participated in Art Expo in Rome.
He has recent work has included hewing stone and working in ceramics. "He is a powerful and bold expressionist who articulates his inner conflict with conviction, power, passion and struggle."
