MARTHESE VELLA (b.1960)

Marthese Vella started tuition at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce under the tutorship of Anthony Degiovanni and after at the Malta School of Art under Joseph Lawrence Mallia, Harry Alden, Charles Cassar, Joseph Casha, Ray Pitre` and Eman Grima. She also followed a programme of studies under the guidance of Artist Anthony Calleja.

Exhibited in various collective exhibitions such as the International Biennale in Poland, “Eight Women in Gozo” and “Eight Women in Historical Towns”. Was awarded an Honourable Mention in the Silver Palette Competition in 2002 and is included in “The International Dictionary of Artists who Painted Malta” by Nicholas de Piro.

Marthese loves shade, brightness and colour that instinctively inspire her to capture moments through her art. Her favourite mediums are Acrylics and Water Colours.

email:

marthese.vll@gmail.com

VINCE CARUANA -" 7 DAYS" PAINTING EXHIBITION IN GOZO

Born and raised in the Maltese Islands, small but yet rich in its 7000 years of intriguing history gave Vince Caruana an appreciation for an eclectic culture from an early age. His artistic works reflects a marriage of characteristics, styles and aesthetics of the islands’ identity – the megalithic temples, the narrow meandering streets of the towns, the Renaissance cathedrals, the Baroque churches – with a contemporary sensuality.

Caruana studied art at the Malta Schools of Art, Scranton College of Arts Pennsylvania and earned a Masters in Visual Arts from the Libera Accademia di Belle Arti of Florence. He has mounted several solo exhibitions and has participated in numerous collectives both locally and abroad. Some major international collectives include Madiera International Arte Bienal (Portugal), Museo Casa da Luz (Portugal), Tempra Accademy (Connecticut, USA), Akademie Klausenhof of Hamminken (Germany), Culturel Christiane Peugeot (Paris), Galerie Adam & Eve (Paris), Loggia del Grano and the Quarter both in Florence. He has been the artist-in-residence of some major 5 star resorts on the island including Mgarr Hotel, Grand Hotel and the Kempinski San Lawrenz Resort. Currently he is the artist in residence of Maji Wine & Dine.

His winning-paintings have earned him distinctive awards namely the Malta Biennal: Tribute to CHOGM, Malta, a Special Distinction Award: Connecticut, USA, the President’s Special Award: Madiera International Arte Bienal, Portugal and the Palma D’Oro Award: Italy. Additionally, Caruana has realized some distinctive artworks comprising the Grand Hotel conference hall 6’’ x 12’’ mural, the GCAC conference hall mural 4’’ x 6’’ mural, a set of paintings for the archives of St. Jospeh Band Club, a memento to the ex-President of Malta Dr. Edward Fenech Adami, and a memento to Alejandro Amenabar (Madrid), the director of several films.

 VINCE CARUANA

ANTIQUE MALTA POSTCARDS

Lavish Caruana Dingli exhibition to be inaugurated today

Lavish Caruana Dingli exhibition to be inaugurated today

Dr. GEORGE ZAMMIT (1908-1990) - SKETCHES OF MALTA

I dedicate this posting to Dr. George Zammit (1908-1990) life time friend of my father Vincenzo Maria.

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