Rotta tal-Arti 2011

Resting Boats
Watercolour
2009

This blog entry features two artistic works which, this year, I will exhibit in a collective exhibition entitled Rotta tal-Arti 2011, hosted by the Malta Nationalist Party at its mother house. 

This exhibition is on for quite some years now and I am proud to say that I have been taking part in such an event from its inception.  This event presents the opportunity to view paintings from Maltese Artists who have passed away during the years, established & young artists. Annually the event is inaugurated by Dr Lawrence Gonzi, Prime Minister of Malta.

This year’s Rotta tal-Arti 2011 will be on from the 9th of September to the 30th of September at Dar Partit Nazzjonalista, Triq Herbert Ganado, Pieta, Malta. Opening hours are normal business hours, that is, from 9:00 hrs to 17:00 hrs.

My two entries for this year are ‘Resting Boats’ and ‘The Fight’.  Both watercolour works represent a marine theme.  ‘Resting Boats’ represents the terrestrial element of boats ashore, resting and dismantled from all the paraphernalia such as sails, ropes and other necessities used at sea. The abstract geometrical composition set at the background contrasts the calm mood set in the middle ground.  Both elements are reflected in the delicate flowing watercolour water accentuated in the foreground. The work presents a typical Mediterranean palette having oranges, reds and blues highlighting the composition.

The Fight

Watercolour

2008

My second entry, ‘Fight’, is an imaginary struggle between an octopus and a jelly fish.  The octopus with its multitude of tentacles has its best while the jelly fish flees away.  The inspiration of this work lies in the intriguing marine environment to which I am very much attracted.  In fact, I present a contrast between the rugged nature of the octopus and the almost volatile nature of the jelly fish.  The composition offers movement enhanced by the intertwining-stretched tentacles of the octopus.  It also presents a section of marine life dominated by aquamarine colours and the beautiful reds and violets typical of marine life.

Finally, I invite you to attend this exhibition where one can appreciate and evaluate works of art from different artistic stages, from beginners to professionals. It is bound to be an event were one can enrich himself from Art in-general and its appreciation.