Grafika

A collective show of artworks by Maltese established and emerging artists Joyce Camilleri, Anabel Cordina, Stephania Micallef and Irene Zammit, alongside the contribution of esteemed foreign graphic artist and art director Vlado Goreski, residing in North Macedonia.

Grafika, serves as a window into an array of works on paper, seamlessly blending traditional and experimental printing techniques with digital photography and mixed media practices. The works are deeply rooted in the artists’ personal yet interwoven visual narratives, resulting in a display that merges profound technical expertise with daring artistic processes. In this sense, the artists and their respective works were selected for their distinct response to subject matter, yet shared uninhibited approach to the artistic process.

With a strong foundation in drawing, printmaking, and most recently in painting, Joyce Camilleri’s Transient Series reflects her ongoing exploration of the materiality of the medium and her deep commitment to process-led mixed media practices. Anabel Cordina’s labour-intensive carving process gives rise to pieces that stem from a meditative dialogue with the medium, resulting in works that embody contemplative introspection. On the other hand, Stephania Micallef’s woodcut prints distil minimal structures, consciously uncovering raw elements of line, form, and movement in her strikingly minimalistic compositions.

Irene Zammit’s fine art etchings and drawings are dedicated to capturing intricate yet complex naturalia, embracing evocative forms that play with stark contrasts, and invite the onlookers to ponder the elaborate textures of the natural world. Meanwhile, Vlado Goreski’s recent forays into composite photography, are characteristic of his apocalyptic surrealist imagery, rich with symbolism and expressionism; purely digital interventions that build upon his earlier traditional graphic work grounded in aquatint and drypoint.

Grafika emerges as a compelling convergence of technical skill and experimental ingenuity, a collective that challenges established artistic conventions while celebrating the artistry inherent in photography, drawing, and traditional printmaking.

The exhibition is envisioned as a platform for established and emerging artists to unveil their distinct viewpoints and innovative techniques, whilst skilfully interweaving digital innovation with traditional artistic methods and material research; a curation that seeks to spark meaningful conversations surrounding the intersection of art, technology and materiality.

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New collective exhibition spotlights works on paper (timesofmalta.com)