About me
| Short Bio | Gabriel Buttigieg (b. 1993) is a prolific visual artist based in Malta, whose creative range spans from drawing and printmaking, to large-scale paintings. His artwork reflects primordial themes, often conceptualised within a Mediterranean or tribal context. Over the years, a gradual development has become evident in his art, which has moved from raw and provocative images of the body, apparent in his exhibitions such as ‘Paintings’ (MT), ‘Nudes’ (MT) and ‘The Droplet’ series (MT) to the existential depictions displayed in ‘Saudade’ (MT) and ‘The Beach’ (PL/MT). In his forthcoming exhibitions and projects in Italy, France, and The Netherlands, Buttigieg will explore the depths of decadence associated with totems and taboos, and the ecstasy linked with mythic creatures. Gabriel Buttigieg has successfully read for a Bachelors in Psychology at the University of Malta. His dissertation explored the notion of death and its consequent anxiety, themes which are ever present in his visual art. He has also studied at the Faculty of Education, and is currently reading for a Masters in Fine Arts by Research at the University of Malta. |
| Looking for | Continue to develop his vision as an artist, as it will serve to further widen his exposure abroad – leading to different dialogues, concepts and aesthetic visions. |
| Other Roles | Art Activist, Fine Artist |
| Represented by | Featured on Visual Space, Cyprus & Ocula Art |
| Skills | Drawing Painting Print Making |
Education
| Education History | Faculty of Education |
Experience
| Exhibitions | Solo Exhibitions 2019 – The Beach Curated by Prof. Vince Briffa
2018 – Saudade Curated by Ms. Sarah Farrugia
2017 – ‘The Droplet’ Series Curated by Mr. Michael Fenech
2016 – Nudes Curated by Mr. Michael Fenech
2016 – Paintings Curated by Mr. Michael Fenech
Selected Collective Shows 2019 – NUD. A Naked Collective Exhibition DESKO Studio 104, Valletta, Malta
2019 – Smudge Studio 87, Valletta, Malta
2018 – Annual Collective Show Valletta Contemporary Art, Valletta, Malta
2018 – On the Museum’s Ruins National Museum of Archeology, Valletta, Malta
2016 – While You Were Sleeping Studio 104, St Lucy Street, Valletta, Malta
2015 – A Junction, Collective Art Exhibition Xarolla Windmill, Żurrieq, Malta
2014 – MSA First- Time Solo Art Exhibition Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta, Malta
2014 – Assimilated Spaces Xarolla Windmill, Żurrieq, Malta
2013 – Divergent Thinkers II St. James Cavalier, Centre for Creativity, Valletta
2012 – Discover Art at the University University of Malta Campus, Malta |
| Achievements | Nominated for ‘Young Artist of the Year’ award by Arts Council Malta. |