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| It’s hard for me to pinpoint when and how I became an artist painter, all I say is that I agree with the notion that an artist painter is born and not made. I was born to a family of artists. My father, the late Agostino Camilleri was the well-known sculptor, mostly renowned for statues in papier-mache and sculptures in stone. Such sculptures may be admired at Ta Pinu Sanctuary, which contain around 1800 different designs including also the apostle group in stone. | |
| I am a member of a family full of artistic talents. One can mention my brothers Alfred and Michael, who are sculptors and statuarians, and Mario who is an established gilder. | |
Archive for May, 2008
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2008
Of Faces & Figures by Audrey & Joanne
Posted by: Emmanuel Caruana in 43 years anniversary of the Independence| Two contemporary artists, Joanne Fenech Portelli and Audrey Mercieca, are showcasing their portraits in an exhibition entitled ‘Of Faces & Figures’ at Palazzo De La Salle in Republic Street, Valletta between the 22nd and the 31st May. As the title says, Audrey and Joanne are also exhibiting paintings of figures, which like the portraits, have all been executed during life sessions at Alfred Briffa’s atelier. The artists want to call this exhibition a ‘duo’ one, as it is like a fusion of two solo exhibitions, since the artists are exhibiting 29 artworks each. |  |
| The medium chosen for the paintings in this art exhibition is pastel. Presently, this medium is not so commonly used in Malta. However, if we look at countries like the UK and the US, we find that it is a very loved and popular medium used by many famous contemporary artists. | |