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4 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 19 AUGUST 2018 THIS WEEK ART How did it feel to be curating an exhibition that will re-inaugurate re- launch the MSA Members' Exhibition after something of a hiatus, and what do you find significant about this particular space? The exhibition proved to be chal- lenging because I had to coordinate an event of more than thirty different participants of various age groups. It was also quite demanding to synchro- nise dissimilar worldviews, approaches and methodologies while being inclu- sive and retaining high-quality mate- rial. The worth of this exhibition can be expressed at different levels, but one might remark that such events are prompting occasions for the initiation of a productive artistic and creative community beyond academic or scho- lastic scenarios. How did 'Perception' first come about, and what fascinated you about having it as a theme for this particular exhibition? The exhibition Perception forms part of a series of events connected to AmuSE (Artistic Multi Sensorial Expe- riences). It was integrated within the programme's project after discussing the matter with Joe Scerri, who is the Project Leader and also manager of the MSA. We decided to create a network of activities to engage as many partici- pants as possible, roping in the MSA members by re-launching the annual event, adopting a new framework. So, I came up with the concept per- ception, as the main theme for this year's exhibition – rooting it within the main concept of the international project as well as giving it a new tra- jectory. The concept turned out to be resourceful notion full of palpable con- notations inspiring all the participants. Could you describe the parameters of the AMuSE project? How would you say it directly fits into what 'Perception' is all about? The international project AMuSE, is an artistic platform created through a Curator Roderick Camilleri speaks to TEODOR RELJIC about Perception – an exhibition of 24 works by members of the Malta Society of Arts, in what is something of a revival a tradition, which is given an edge of innovation by forming part of the EU-powered AMuSE project A matter of perception Launch event for Perception at the Malta Society of Arts, Valletta on August 3