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28 THIS WEEK THIS WEEK The Young Turks of Malta's fine art scene MaltaToday has been featuring profiles of the students from the MCAST Art and Design Higher National Diploma and Bachelor's programmes. In this, the eighth week, we interview Pamela Bezzina The influence of MCAST My time at MCAST has helped me think about my work in a different manner. The course has managed to challenge me to think deeper, experiment more and not be afraid to try new techniques, even if at times I failed. For certain modules, they gave us that freedom to explore our ideas and think outside the box. They taught us how to research for new artists and look at both traditional and contemporary techniques. Your art's main defining factor Through these past few years, I have explored the theme of memories, so I tend to delve into personal subjects. Hence I think the defining factor of my work is the personal aspect, where I explore memories, and how they affect the individual and the artist. The next step in your artistic development I have an exhibition coming up at Blitz in Valletta. Since the summer, Thea Vella I've also participated in a fashion show, where I collaborated with two other designers, designing a collection for Notte Bianca on October 5. I'm also working on new work, exploring textiles, photography and printing. CULTURE | TV | FILM CINEMA LISTINGS FOOD | WHAT'S ON Maltese artists exhibit showcase return to Op The Opus 64 Galerie in Sliema is showcasing work by participating Maltese artists at Stemperando Biennale 2012 in Torino, Rome and Cosenza TEODOR RELJIC THE Maltese artworks were exhibited alongside internationally acclaimed artists such as Franceso Clemente, Francesco Casorati, Liu Bolin and Vadco Bendini, among others – which was a first for Malta. The Maltese side of the project was initiated by Opus 54 Galerie in collaboration with Verso L'Arte, the Instituto Nazionale. In 2013, the project emerged as the best among 50 applicants for the Malta Arts Fund's large projects strand since 2009. The Maltese artists included Austin Camilleri, Pawl Carbonaro, Robert Zahra, Andrew Diacono, Raphael Vella, Ruth Bianco, Vince Briffa, Joseph Paul Cassar, Marco Cremona, Celia Borg Cardona, Gilbert Calleja and Jesmond Vassallo. The works were exhibited in Torino, Rome and Cosenza. The Maltese participants were recognised by the international art world during the event, with exposure from RAI and several important art journals giving them prominent exposure. The curator, Giovanna Barbero, praised the Maltese contingent. The exhibition will remain on display until 30 October. Opening hours: 11:00 to 13:00 and 16:30 to 19:00 (Mondays to Saturdays). The exhibition is supported by the Malta Arts Fund Joseph P. Cassar: Fallen Idol Jesmond Vassallo