Winter Salon 2014
Born: 12 January 1950
Nationality: Maltese
Formal Art Education:
He studied under the supervision of the late Esprit Barthet, Karmenu Mangion and Harry Alden.
Valletta Residence
Date: 2014
Media: Acrylics on Canvas executed in Palette Knife
Size: W60 x H80 cm
Description of Artwork
The artwork portrays a glimpse of a street scene in Valletta
St Francis
Date: 2014
Media: Acrylics on Canvas executed in Palette Knife
Size: W60 x H80 cm
Biography:
Francis was born in Mosta, 12th January 1950. He studied under the supervision of the late Esprit Barthet, Karmenu Mangion and Harry Alden.
His subject matter is mainly "Landscapes" and " Still-Life", usually connected with scenes from the Romantic Past of a bygone Era which can still be admired on canvas. It is his impasto technique expressed brilliantly well with the palette knife which convey the beauty of almost 3D images.
He participated in various collective exhibitions, both locally and abroad, including The Malta International Biennale, The Bieganski Art Festival, National Yearly calendar Art Exhibitions and in other countries, England, Germany, Italy, Greece, America, Australia, China and International Art Festivals.
His first personal Art Exhibition was hosted at The National Museum of Fine Arts, Valletta (1980 and 1992) followed by several solo exhibitions at The Malta Society of Arts, Olympia Exhibition Fair Grounds in London, Malta UK Day celebrations, The Malta International Airport, Local Councils, Four and Five Star Hotels and other Venues.
Recently Francis was appointed Ambassador for Malta by the Royal Talens of Netherlands, represented by Oval Brands Ltd Malta.
At Present he is a member of The Board of Directors of The Malta Society of Arts (MSA) and holds a Diploma in Educational Administration and Management.