Patrick Dalli opens an exhibition at the Maltese Art Society
The exhibition of renowned local artist Patrick Dalli Landforms opened on 21 July in the art galleries of the Maltese Art Society (MSA) in Valletta. The exhibition presents a new body of work consisting of around 25 large stylized oil paintings on linen, representing the artist’s personal impression and interpretation of the local landscapes.
Dalli says that the seed for this exhibition was planted during a conversation with the curator of the exhibition, Roderick Camilleri. “At that time, I had just started working on a new body of large paintings revolving around landscapes,” comments the artist.
Dalli’s new collection uses a strong color palette to depict his abstract landscapes. “I work very spontaneously using a selection of colors that are usually ready at hand,” Dalli explains about his process.
I work very spontaneously using a selection of colors– Patrick Dalli
After that conversation with Dalli, Camilleri continued to work hand in hand with the artist. “In my role as curator, I had to weave together different elements such as content, selection, design and presentation, in order to present an engaging and stimulating experience to the public,” he says.
The President of the MSA Adrian Mamo expressed his satisfaction that the MSA is facilitating Dalli’s new direction in his career.
“MSA is pleased to host Dalli’s first exhibition which presents a never before seen body of work that is totally different from the large nudes Dalli is known for,” he said. “As a society, we always encourage artists to experiment and explore new creative paths, and this case is no exception.”
Landforms by Patrick Dalli and curated by Roderick Camilleri is between 21 July and 11 August at the art galleries of the Maltese Art Society, Palazzo de La Salle, Valletta. Admission is free. For more details visit www.artsmalta.org or www.facebook.com/maltasocietyofarts.
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