About me
| Short Bio | My role in art is that of an adventurous explorer, delving into the diverse world of mediums to unearth new possibilities and push creative boundaries. I engage with clay, organic materials, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, oil pastels, and collage, each offering unique textures, behaviors, and expressive potential. Through experimentation I innovate blending elements in unexpected ways and challenging the conventional uses of these mediums. By testing the limits of each material, I uncover new forms of artistic expression and contribute to the evolution of contemporary art. My work reflects a deep curiosity and a fearless approach which inspires others to view art not as a static practice but as a dynamic, ever-evolving journey. |
| Looking for | I am looking for exposure and meeting other artist and creative persons |
| Other Roles | Artist |
| Represented by | MSA - Malta Society of Arts |
| Skills | Abstract Ceramics Mixed Media Sculpture |
Education
| Education History | 2013–2015 Principles of Adult Education – Professional Development Award EQF level 4 Life Long Learning Malta, Msida (Malta)
2013–2015 Masters Degree in Fine Arts EQF level 7 University of Malta, Msida (Malta)
2014 Model Making and Sculpting for the Film and Television Industries Malta Film Commision, Kalkara (Malta)
2014 Set Painting for the Film Theater and Television Industries Malta Film Commission, Kalkara (Malta)
2012–2013 Bachelor of Arts (Honours Degree) in Fine Arts EQF level 6 MCAST : Art and Design Institute, Mosta (Malta) ▪Entrepreneurship ▪Historical, Theoretical and Cultural Contexts ▪Fine art/ Creative Digital Applications ▪Drawing Personal Development
2012–2012 Erasmus Scholarship/ Study and Work Placement in Germany Kutscherhaus, Vestisher Kunstlerbund, Recklinghausen (Germany), Rurh (Germany) ▪German Translation for Bi-lingual art catalogue ▪Documentation and editing of pictures for catalogue ▪Solo art exhibition at the Kutscherhaus ▪Worked in a professional art studio with established artist Emmy Rindtorff
2010–2012 MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fine Arts EQF level 5 MCAST : Art and Design Institute,, Mosta (Malta) ▪Develop research and investigative skills in relation to historical and contemporary practice in fine art. ▪Synthesize a range of concepts, knowledge and skills relating to fine art.
2009–2010 MCAST-BTEC Foundation Diploma in Art and Design EQF level 4 MCAST : Art and Design Institute,, Mosta (Malta) ▪Extend own experimental work through to the realization of finished, innovative products.
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Experience
| Exhibitions | Exhibtions Five Women, Collective art Exhibtion, Rudy Buhler, Marsascala, March 2024 ▪’’Artigiano in Fiera’ Milan RHO (participant and exhibitor) Supported by the Government and European funds., December, 2016 ▪The Mdina Cathedral Biennale, Malta 2015 ▪’Axra’ University of Malta, Final End of Year Exhibition, 2015 ▪’Revolution’, The Final Show, Mosta, Targa Gap, June, 2013 ▪’Unearthed’, Solo Exhibition, Palazzo Ferreria, 310, Republic Street, Valletta, September, 2012 ▪’Zwiege / Twigs’, Solo exhibition, Willy Brandt Park, Recklinghausen, Germany, August, 2012 ▪’Variations’, Biancos, St.Julians, Malta, January, 2012 ▪’Malta Design Week’, Old University Building, Merchants Street, Valletta, Exhibition with MTA and Notte Bianca-Lejl Imdawwal, MCAST, MDW (Malta Design Week) and with MAF (Malta Arts Funds), October, 2011 ▪’Seaside Impressions’, Auberge D’Italie, Valletta, Malta, photographic art work with MTA (Malta Tourism Authority) and Notte Bianca-Lejl Imdawwal, October, 2011 ▪’Flavours’ MCAST End of Year Exhibition, Mosta, Targa Gap, July, 2011. ▪’End of Year Exhibition Product Design’, MCAST, Saint James Cavalier, June, 2009
Competitions ▪’Divergent Thinkers’, (second place), Agenzija Zaghzah, exhibition and competition, October, 2013 ▪’Art that Matters’, (Second Place), Mediterranean Bank PLC, Malta, 2013 ▪’Art Takes Times Square’ Times Square, New York, selected for billboard premier, May, 2012 ▪’The Artist of the Month’, (paintings) Online on http://www.theartlist.com,(short listed) March, 2010 ‘Living a Ceramic Tradition for Sculpture’, Sciacca Agrigento, Italy, 2009
Voluntary Work ▪Working with established artist, Emmy Rindtorff studio, Recklinghousen, Germany, 2012 ▪Curatorial Work, Vestischer Künstlerbund, Recklinghausen, Germany, 2012 ▪Series of paintings, Hal-Safi, Primary School, January, 2012 ▪Life Size Crib for L-Istrina F’Idejk 2011, Verdala Gardens, Rabat, Buskett, Malta, in collaboration with other 15 artists and Mcast, December, 2011 ▪Series of paintings, Bormla, Boys Primary School, for MCAST, January, 2011 Ceramic mural, MCAST main campus library, Raħal Ġdid, for MCAST, January, 2010
Commissioned Work 124 A2, Lino prints for Hotel La Falconeria, Valletta, 2015 ▪Sculpture for the Verdala Sculpture Garden Project, in collaboration with the Government, Verdala Gardens, Rabat, Buskett, July, 2013 ▪Installation, Għanafest, in collaboration with the Government and MCAST, Pjazza Sant’ Anna, Sliema Malta, 2012 |
| Work | WORK EXPERIENCE 2011–present Full time self-employed Artist Colour Studio, Le Mirage, Triq Guze Cardona Cardona, Qormi. ▪ Painting, drawing and sculpting ▪ Teaching art and Pottery ▪ Selling art works to galleries. ▪ Painting in churches and feasts ornaments like flags and pedestals. ▪ Working indirectly with the film industry. Business or sector: Art and Education, Fine Art, Commercial Art, Film Art
2016–2020 Life Long Learning Pottery and Ceramic Teacher
Dun Manuel Attard Young Adult Education Resource Centre, Triq il-Madonna tal-Abbandunati, San Pawl il-Baħar, Wardija SPB 6351 Dar Kenn Ghal Sahhtek, Triq Dar il-Kaptan, Mtarfa, Malta ▪ Teaching pottery to adults ▪ Firing and Glazing of pottery and ceramic work. Business or sector: Education
2016–2024 Supply Peripatetic Primary Art Teacher at State School Kullegg San Benedittu Skola Primarja Kirkop State School 39, Triq San Benedittu, Kirkop, KKP 1243, Malta ▪ Teaching Art to all Primary students (Year 1 to 6) Business or sector: Education
2016–2017 Primary Art Teacher St. Joseph Blata L-Bajda 16, St Joseph School, Triq Dun Gorg Preca, Blata l-Bajda, HMR 1603, Malta ▪ Teaching Art to all Primary students Business or sector: Education
2015–2016 Secondary Art Teacher St. Monica School B’kara 1st of May Street, BKR 09 Birkirkara (Malta) ▪ Teaching Art to all Secondary students (forms 1-5) Business or sector: Education 2013–2018 Full time, Ceramist, Ceramic Art Teacher, Product Designer, Painter and Sculptor Alka Ceramics, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, Rabat, Malta, Ta’Qali, Rabat (Malta) ▪ Teaching Ceramics to all ages ▪ Model with clay ▪ Paint ▪ Responsible of all Artistic Marketing ▪ Designing website and other promotional material Business or sector: Ceramic Artisan and Education |
| Residencies | Working with established artist, Gerhard Reinert , Recklinghausen, Germany, 2012 Working with established artist, Emmy Rindtorff studio, Recklinghousen, Germany, 2012 Curatorial Work, Vestischer Künstlerbund, Recklinghausen, Germany, 2012 |