There is still time to visit a very unusual exhibition of mixed media figures which is currently on in Gozo – Nature Spirits.

The figures have been intuitively crafted by – The Circle of Creative Healing – a group of artists and others who started to get together around six months ago to explore the relationship between art, nature, healing and intention.

They said that “through allowing space to reveal connections and wisdom these nature spirits emerged.”

The figures are formed using driftwood, shells, beads, feathers, vintage fabrics, ribbons and sometimes items which are particularly meaningful to their creator or intended recipient.

Each has a hand-made clay, fabric or metal face which gives character to the figure and brings it to life. The nature spirits all have a unique energy and a special message to pass on.

The artists explained that, “Art Doll making links the realm of creativity, dream, past memories and forgotten glimpses of our true nature.”

“Our ancestors called them spirit dolls, spirit keepers and medicine dolls,” they added. “Following the tradition of indigenous cultures and tribal women’s gatherings we can connect to the earth and spirit in a truly creative and meaningful way.”

The artists said that a percentage of sales and donations from the exhibition will go to support the work of KOPIN – Empowering Communities a Maltese NGO which aims to contribute to the alleviation of global poverty and social injustice.

KOPIN promotes sustainability, development education, capacity building and provides services to vulnerable people in Malta especially migrant women and children.

Nature Spirits is open for viewing until Saturday, the 30th of November – Upstairs at Studio 38, Triq is-Suq (just off St George’s Square), Victoria, Gozo.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10am – 2pm.

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