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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 11 AUGUST 2019 5 THIS WEEK ART stimulating because the curator's in- troduction to this exhibition pushes you forward in thinking in a different approach to art, as we say 'think out of the box'. In your view, what is the most crucial contribution that the Malta Society of Arts continues to make? Teaching is its most crucial contri- bution. However, the Malta Society of Arts is also a large-scale showcase in a beautiful historical building, a great space for local artists to en- joy exposure. Ongoing exhibitions, especially of contemporary art, are also crucial. The annual members' exhibition is an opportunity to both the members and the society. In my opinion, it is important that this is curated, as it currently is, for a well- balanced show to encourage all kinds of artists to participate. The more members there are, the more both the society and Maltese culture at large benefit. What do you make of the visual arts scene in Malta? What would you change about it? Art is personal: you either like it or you do not. Having said that, the visual arts scene reflects the current living world. In Malta, art is evolving using various new media, especially digital arts and artificial intelligence, both of which are being used as an interesting tool. In general, I see that there is a tendency to follow com- mon trends. I would like to see a shift in the over-arching attitude, where artists become their own critics, dis- covering themselves in their own art, and not others. What's next for you? Art is like an ongoing process. It grows with me. I enjoy experiment- ing in different mediums. My aim is to express beyond what my eyes can see. Perception: Postscripts will remain on display at the Malta Society of Arts, Palazzo de la Salle, Republic Street, Valletta until August 31 The kinetic sculpture 'Nuts and Bolts' is Josianne Bonello's contribution to Perception: Postscripts, currently on display at the Malta Society of Arts