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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 18 NOVEMBER 2018
THIS WEEK
ART
this scene? Is there a prevailing mood
that you identify, and do you see yourself
working with or against it?
For the time being I have always opt-
ed to work on my own. I am not a fan
of bureaucratic procedures especially
when it comes to funding or work-
ing within predetermined structures.
I like to keep my liberty and just do
whatever feels right at that particular
given moment. It is the island mental-
ity which bothers me and feeling of
self-importance which I, as Gabriel
Buttigieg, do not see myself forming
part of.
That said, throughout my career I
have come across a number of people
who genuinely appreciate the subject
and have a lot to give in terms of men-
toring and talent. This for me is very
important and motivating.
Saudade will remain on display at
Palazzo De La Salle, Valletta until
November 29
"I find repetition
to be mundane and
counterproductive to the
notion of being an artist"
Gabriel Buttigieg
PHOTO BY JOANNA DEMARCO
'Night Dance' by Gabriel Buttigieg (160x200cm, acrylic on canvas, 2018)
'Woman with a Snake' by Gabriel Buttigieg (110x150cm, acrylic on canvas, 2018)
"The
aesthetic of
Saudade is
fresh and
bright, but
its optimistic
depiction
clashes with
the story
taking place
within the
painting"
"I feel that
the Capital
of Culture
project
should have
focused more
on education
and
inclusion,
rather than
giving
importance
to the
privileged
few"
