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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 22 DECEMBER 2024 2 ART 'Love Yourself First Above Anybody Anyday' by Anna Nightingale THE Mdina Metropolitan Mu- seum announced today the upcoming opening of the ex- hibition Love Yourself First Above Anybody Anyday, set to open on Thursday, November 28, and running for six weeks. This highly anticipated show by British artist Anna Nightingale showcases striking works in a vivid colour palette, crafted to inspire, evoke emotion, and in- vite viewers to indulge in beau- ty and pleasure. Since its inception, the Mdi- na Metropolitan Museum has been celebrated for bold pres- entations of contemporary art and photography. The exhi- bition Love Yourself Above Anybody Anyday showcases a daring collection by Brit- ish-born, Malta-based artist Anna Nightingale. Her striking representations of the female subconscious, spiritual growth, and heightened sensory aware- ness are sure to captivate a wide audience. The works, created in acrylic capture the onlooker's attention in their own right, but on closer inspection, each scene unfold- ing across the canvas reveals an emotional narrative rooted in the artist's intimate relationship with her own heart. This explo- sion of colour and energy pow- erfully conveys love, freedom, passion, and warmth—each in- fused with an evolving higher consciousness. Why? Because they embody the essence of life's vitality and the universal pur- suit of joy. Far from being mere indulgent escapism, the works celebrate life, love, and female strength and beauty. There is a strong, almost defiant spirit to them, transcending their visual appeal to invite viewers to join in their celebration and become infused with positive energy. Commenting on the inspira- tion for her works, Anna Night- ingale says: "This new body of work is an expression of all of my emotional responses over the last few years. They are an expression of self and each of the varying layers that make up my life. The paintings were in- spired by realizing I can be full up of love all by myself, without seeking validation from others. You will see how this awareness has developed, changed and progressed when viewing the collection. The differing levels of emotion and deep sense of self that comes out of a deep inner balanced faith that one can shine alone is defiant in its expression. This series, based on separate narratives, demon- strates and explores themes of completeness, balance in life, being true to oneself and find- ing happiness. I hope that they will emanate some of the feel- ings within them, but most of all, I hope they delight and re- fresh the onlooker." For more information, or im- ages please contact: anna@an- nanightingaleart.com