
About me
Short Bio | I’m a huge admirer of the past and present, Studio 87 enables me to work with both. When I’m not restoring and conserving artworks for future generations to enjoy, I relish in curating exhibitions and offering a platform for up and coming artists. |
Looking for | I'm looking for potential artists and creatives to collaborate with to create projects that are dynamic and stimulating that will engage with the art scene and the community too. |
Other Roles | Art Dealer, Curator, Gallerist |
I Manage | Studio 87 |
Skills | Academic Writing Conservation Curation Event Hospitality Sales |
Experience
Work | Practicing as a restorer/conservator from 2019 till the present day, working as a freelance restorer since 2015. During my five year stay in Florence, I worked as an apprentice to mentor Dr Roberta Lapucci. I currently work as a freelancer for private clients and church tenders. Summer 2015 – Worked at Robin Rice Gallery, New York City, USA. April 2016 – Curated first solo exhibition for artist Gulja Holland entitled “Altered Egos” September 2016 – Launch of cultural art programme “Culture Vulture” on national TV. October 2016 – Curated Pink October art auction at Castille in collaboration with JPA. May 2018 – Inauguration of Studio 87, Valletta, curated and organized launch of Inigo Taylor’s first photography “On Malta”. October 2018 – Curation of exhibition held at Argotti Gardens entitled “What would you tell Daphne?” April 2019 – Curation of artist Julinu’s solo “Radiocative Ravioli” held at St. James Cavalier/Spazju Kreattiv. Other curated/organized/hosted events at Studio 87 from 2018- present include: -Collective exhibition with Te fit Tazza and artist Sallyanne Morgan, part of Malta Creative Collective’s circuit. -Charity dinner in aid of Fish for Tomorrow -Art and Fashion pop-up with a variety of participating artists and artisans. -Participation in Mahalla festival, hosting Turkish artist Raziye Kubat – SMUDGE – collective show between artists Ryan Falzon, Gabriel Buttigieg, Sarah Chircop and Charles Balzan. – Solo Exhibition by Pakistani artist Saneeya Ghadially entitled “Out of Context” – Hosted exhibition for residency artist Alex Urso entitled “Grand Hotel Europa”, in collaboration with Unfinished Artspace. – Solo Exhibition by Marie Louise Kold entitled WORDS, in aid of the Shift News. March 2020 – Emmanuel Levy – A Retrospective Exhibit – Postponed April 2020 – Solo Photography exhibition by Matt Thompson – Postponed May 2020 – Solo exhibition by Ryan Falzon – Postponed |