Vanishing Point – Madeleine Gera
Through her evocative works on display at the Phoenicia Malta, artist Madeleine Gera delves into the complexities of the human condition, environmental issues, and the intricate relationship between past and present, inviting viewers to engage with themes that resonate deeply with the contemporary world. Curator Melanie Erixon writes “‘Vanishing Point’ ultimately invites viewers to reflect on their place in the world and their actions’ impact on the environment and humanity.” Until 31st October.
Paradise Lost – Jade Zammit
For her debut solo exhibition at the Malta Society of Arts in Valletta, artist Jade Zammit embarked on a process of exploration that was rooted in historical narratives and images, leading her to childhood experiences that evoked feelings of sadness and serenity simultaneously. Through a series of paintings that vary in form and theme, curated by Maria Galea, she “confronts the fragility of paradises – both real and imagined – that are perpetually ‘hanging by a thread’… reflecting the multifaceted nature of paradise itself – a concept that is as fragile as it is alluring.” Until 24th October.
Sam Alekksandra
2B Gallery in St Julian’s and Joanna Delia are hosting an exhibition of works by artist Sam Alekksandra “that exist in her oscillating world of pain and pleasure”, marking her solo debut show in Malta following a recent exhibition in Chongqing, China. The multidisciplinary artist uses text to deliver her message through objects, performance, poetry and video, building up her own personal philosophy that is “memory-fuelled, inherently fragmented, and raw.” 10th October.
Tomorrow’s Blossoms – Selena Scerri & Angelo Dalli
This immersive exhibition on display at Christine X art gallery in Sliema delves into the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence using data dramatisation, in a collaborative project that involves an artist, a scientist and AI software. “Scerri and Dalli have decoded the behaviour of natural anthropogenic processes and human creative behaviour by blending internet-sourced data with analogue and digital paintings. Their goal was to train a machine-learning algorithm to ‘experience what makes humans create art’.” Until 24th October.
Migration Nation – Daniela Attard
London-based Maltese artist Iella (Daniela Attard), explores the human impact of climate migration through an extensive project, Migration Nation, on display at Spazzju Kreattiv, that attempts to attach humanity and emotion to the realities of displaced people in search of safety as a result of climate change. Barn Swallows (huttafa) and other birds take the place of people in transit through large-scale acrylic paintings and smaller etchings, while guest artist Christian de Souza Jensen shows an animated work, echoing a call for climate justice and a humane treatment of migrants. Until 10th November.
Here I Sit. Here I stand – Inese Refalo
Interior designer and artist Inese Refalo will be hosting her first solo exhibition, ‘Here I Sit. Here I Stand’, marking ten years as an artist in Malta. Taking place at Cavalieri Art Hotel, the exhibition reflects her journey and dual roles as an artist and individual. The exhibition’s centrepiece is the Turning Pages lounger – a piece of furniture she designed featuring a solid wood base with layers of cushions that can be flipped like the pages of a book – alongside featured works that “explore humanity’s connection to nature and society.” October 19-November 18.
Main photo: Jade Zammit photographed by Kim Sammut
