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Welcome to Christopher Saliba's Official Website
Throughout these recent years, artist Christopher Saliba has built a reputation as one of the most authentic talents emerging from the sister island of Malta (E. Fiorentino, 2003). He received his artistic training at the University of Malta and the Accademia di Belle Arti "Pietro Vannucci" in Perugia, Italy. Saliba is perhaps best known for his unique, expressionist interpretations of local landscapes. However, his interests go beyond representational motifs. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installations and video art are all valid means which Saliba makes use of to express his thoughts and emotions. His approach to art is versatile and painting is just one medium in his repertoire of artistic creations. What is common to all his works is his ideology about man and his relation with the natural environment.
Through his work, Christopher Saliba reveals the spiritual nature of the human being as well as the primordial link between mankind and the natural environment. Whatever the theme or content of his works, the intent is always to represent the essence of spiritual energy that comes from deep inside. Forms and colours establish a direct relationship with his inner emotions, revealing the relative state of mind. You, as an active participant, are invited to relate with his compositions and interpret them accordingly. Thank you for showing interest and hope you enjoy viewing this site.
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Latest Update |
Soon after my successful solo exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta, I was already busy working on a small collection of paintings which were indicative of my latest research and development. These were exhibited at gallery Art…e in Gozo, together with the works of another artist and friend of mine – Mario Cassar. These events increased my acquaintances of interested art lovers and patrons. On the occasion of Gozo 1234, I was invited by the major of Victoria to paint an plain air and exhibit my works at St.George’s square. Standing in the middle of the square, surrounded by a numerous and interested crowd of Gozitans, Maltese and foreigners, was indeed a great experience.
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| St.George’s Square – 1 May 2008: Christopher Saliba chatting about his work with ex-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Anton Tabone. |
At the moment, I am working on a number of commissioned works and on my next challenging project. More information about my next solo event will be soon available on this site. My website will have a different look as from next June and it will include only a selection of what I consider my best works, some of which were never shown in exhibitions. It’s a pity that some of my best works were acquired without the possibility of exhibiting them.
At a personal level I have to say that it is such a strong feeling which I experience whenever I leave a home with one of my paintings behind. I get the feeling that a part of my inner world is bound to relate day by day with the souls of several individuals. A painting is truly a living and pulsing entity which enhances a spiritual experience with its beholders. Lately, I finished my latest work commissioned by Tonio and Daniela, who will soon get married. This painting will adorn the house in which they shall soon move in. My latest works can be visited by appointment at my home studio – mob. 79069325.
Photo with Daniela and Tonio next to my largest landscape painting to date.
Valletta by Night |
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The paintings above were recently acquired by two public institutions. The first painting titled "Altars" was acquired by the National Museum of Fine Arts in Valletta, whereas the second painting was acquired by the School of Art in Gozo. Altars will form part of the musuem's permanent collection of contemporary art, while the latter is intended to embellish the extended premises of the school which will be functioning as from early next year. |
Click on the picture above to see Christopher Saliba's recently commissioned abstract paintings.
These are not for sale.
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Artist at work in his studio. Click on the photos to enlarge.
Everything is planned for my next exhibtion which will probably end my busiest and most productive year so far. This exhibition will feature my latest collection of semi-abstract landscape paintings - works which have been produced during the last year. The palette used is more chromatic and my experimentations in textural renderings which featured in past exhibitions have progressed with time. More information about the exhibition will be provided soon. In the meantime I am busy working on an extensive project of abstract paintings. Above are some pictures which show me at work on one of these paintings.
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The country in which reside the largest number of foreign patrons owning one or more of Saliba's works is Holland. This abstract is the latest work which found its new home in Holland. Other works are found all over Europe and world-wide, including USA, Canada and Japan.
Click on the picture which links to the abstract gallery.
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On Saturday 6th October, thousands of people flocked towards Valletta to enjoy Notte Bianca. Organisation Atelier chose five contemporary art projects which were exhibited at the Upper Barrakka. One of these projects was an installation by Christopher Saliba titled Looking Inside.
Click on the picture to enlarge.
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7/3/08
Christopher Saliba is artist-in-residence at the renowned Gozitan restaurant "La Stanza".
16/1/08
'Roots of an Island' will feature on the next programme of 'Ghawdex Illum' on TVM (Sunday, January 20 at 2 pm). Images of the exhibits are accompanied by a critical analysis by Joe Camilleri.
21/12/07
The art of Christopher Saliba will feature in the magazine "Let's Gozo". It willl be out in the first weeks of January.
20/10/07
5 December 2007 – 28 January 2008
'Contemporary Art’ – An exhibition of paintings by Christopher Saliba at the ’Loggia’, National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta. Free Entrance. Open Monday to Sunday from 9.00 - 17.00 hrs (Last Admission 16.30 hrs).
15/10/07
Christopher Saliba was invited for the consecutive year to participate in a collective exhibition "Ir-Rotta ta' l-Arti" at Mdina.
5/07/07
A prestigious collective art exhibition, titled "Glorious Gozo: Artists of our Times" was held in June at the Malta Hilton. THe exhibition featured 170 paintings of 80 well-known artists from Malta, Gozo and abroad. Two landscape paintings by Christopher Saliba featured in this event. A full-colour catalogue of all exhibits is available for sale.
23/06/07
Artist Christopher Saliba has been chosen to represent Malta at the Centre Culturel Christiane Peugeot in Paris as part of the Malta Biennale in the World 2007. For this prestigious international event, which is being held in July, Saliba is presenting one of his recent abstract paintings.
20/05/07
Christopher Saliba was invited to participate in the 2007 Malta Biennale, which was held at the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta at the end of May. Artists from 105 nations participated in this international event. Saliba placed among the winners in the painting category.
23/03/07
30 Years of Art in Malta - Christopher Saliba has been recently invited together with another 30 artists to participate in a prestigious collective art exhibition at the InterContinental Hotel, St.George's Bay, Malta. The event celebrated the art of the most prominent artists throughout the last thirty years. Three of Saliba's paintings featured along the works of distinguished artists including Emvin Cremona, Esprit Barthet, Vincent Apap, Harry Alden, Alfred Chircop and Luciano Micallef. The exhibition was organised and curated by Dame Francoise Tempra, one of the leading patrons of art in Malta.
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