Submission

Lately I have rediscovered the human figure. It has been quite a while since my last works on the human form.The last collection on the subject can be found HERE . The image here attached is the first finished painting of a series of new works. The approach has been quite simple really, I am using the same techniques that I used while working on the Narratives in Light series but obviously a different subject matter. I'm still experimenting at the moment but I'm quite enjoying the progress so far.

For this particular piece of work I have recorded the different stages of the painting process. Each image of this short video does not necessarily mean a different session but a moment I deemed worth recording. Starting from a blank canvas to the final painting. I find the evolution quite interesting.

Tektika Tango

At the moment I am working on a number of projects for 2009, both collective and solo exhibitions. The solo exhibitions that will take place both in Malta and Rome, will occupy me for most of 2009 whilst a number of collective exhibitions will keep me occupied even further. Details of these events will be announced at a later date.

One of these events is Tektika Tango, a collective exhibition with works by a selected number of local and foreign artists working in different media on a common topic, Tango. The event should be on by the end of the first quarter of 2009, more details will be also announced at a later stage.

for more information please visit www.tektikatango.com

(original photo by Bernard Bonnici)

Prints and Calendar 2009

Those of you who asked if I have prints of my works for sale, please note that a number of my works are available for sale at RedBubble. Over at my RedBubble page you can also find a Calendar for 2009 featuring a number of my most recent works. You can see the calendar HERE

Most of my works from my latest collection Narratives in Light are also available as limited numbered and signed prints. Those Interested please have a look at the Artworks section. Beneath every artwork there is a note describing what reproductions are available. Matting and framing are also available on request

The Roman Experience

The last few months were just a rollercoaster ride. So many things have changed in my life, some for the better others not, both on a personal and professional level. The personal will definitely remain personal, but will try to make an extra effort to keep up with the professional realm here on this blog.

As you might already know, last month I had an exhibition at the Chiesa Degli Artisti, in Piazza del Popolo, Rome. The experience was incredible, not just for the fact that I was exhibiting in Rome, the eternal city, but also for the people I met, the friends I made (esp. Gabi, Roberta, Alex, Daniela and Gianni) and the valuable contacts I made.

A big thanks goes Stefania and Alberto, for their hospitality and valuable help without which the exhibition would have never taken place. Words are not enough to thank them for all they’ve done for me during my stay in Rome. Wish to thank also Ms. Stefania Severi, the curator for the exhibition at the Chiesa Degli Artisti, for all her help and patience. All in all I think the Roman experience was quite a success. Now starts the real work, hopefully in the next couple of years I will be there again.

Now its time to work on future projects. In the first weeks of March 2009 I shall be participating in a collective exhibition organised by the Tango community here in Malta. I am also working on a solo exhibition of works in Ink which shall be sometime next year. There is also the possibility that in May and December 2009 I shall involve myself in exhibitions in Rome. Will obviously keep you posted.

Life Happens

Its been over a month since my last blog. I hate when this happens, usually I try to be more regular in my posts but lately I seem to have lost focus when it comes to blogging. Well, so here is a mini post post to set the ball rolling again. For those of you wandering why I had this month long sabbatical, there are two reasons, firstly sometimes you just have to catch up with life which is not always easy and secondly I am extremely busy when it comes to painting. The preparations for the October exhibition at the Chiesa Degli Artisti in Rome are underway. Still have a number of paintings I need to finish but I am quite happy with the work so far.