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10
2007
Arthur Dutton – fantasy and creativeness are the most powerful characteristics in a human being
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in Arthur Dutton| Few months ago a magazine came to my hands. In this magazine there was an article about a Maltese artist Arthur Dutton. I read the article and looked closely at the samples of his work. I saw another place, a place which I have never been before. By looking at his art I felt peace, serenity, tranquility and no negative feelings. | |
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I felt that I should meet the artist to see more of his work. Arthur invited me to his house. This is where all his work is displayed. All the walls are decorated with his art. Arthur gave me a glass of red wine; wine for the artists as described by him. |
| Arthur started describing his art and the philosophy behind it. I could not stop looking at the perfection and the details in every piece of art. The medium used is coloured pencil, ink and the latest work watercolour. | |
| Arthur Dutton was born 1956 in Floriana , Malta . He is known to the Maltese public mostly though his own personal exhibitions, one organised in 1989 “Over the Edge”, another in 1993 “The Journey” and in 1998 ‘The Great Play’ . | |
| Although from a young age the artist always enjoyed drawing, he started taking art seriously during a four year course at the Technical institute. Technical design and drawing had a major influence in his work. During his course he met with his art teacher who is a well known Maltese artist Joseph Mallia. The artist recalls when his tutor gave the class a project to create something artistic out of some shapes. Arthur did his so well that Mr. Mallia saw the potential in Arthur. Arthur took art seriously and he learned so much from Mr. Mallia especially where it comes to the balance of colours. | |
| Arthur loves nature and in his art he tries to analyze creation. The artist feels that art is the means that brings him close to God. In fact Arthur does not copy direct from nature as he feels that by doing so; he will be copying another great artist. Hence in Arthur’s work there is a sense of adventure, freedom to explore, creativeness, harmony, precision and balance. Hence he uses a soft pallet which is consistent through all his masterpieces. | |
| Arthur Dutton – The Great Play | |
