Titled , this exhibition is an intriguing exercise in the appreciation of the works of three artists, Gerald John Micallef, Vanni Pulé and Godwin Muscat Azzopardi. It is an opportunity to experience the convergence of three very distinct artistic voices in a collective conversation. The three artists come together with different backgrounds, diverse artistic preparation, different professional focus, and different specific inspiration.
Yet the results are there, and they are very positive and thought-provoking. From a very young age, Gerald studied drawing and painting initially at Stella Maris College, and then under the supervision of artist Anton Calleja. He is influenced by the leading portrait artist Raymond Pitrè who is also a family friend.
Between 1990 and 1997, he read philosophy, psychology and sociology at the Faculty of Arts and, later on, theology at the Faculty of Theology, University of Malta. These academic studies influenced his works to a great extent. Gerald’s work is an expression of all that goes on in his life.
Some works evoke an amplified scream of a particular experience or encounter; others are the true expression of cherished moments, however painful, that help the artist to gain higher levels of maturity. The artist sees his work as a means of communication with the outside world. No inhibitions, no dramas, a simple exposition of an artistic soul in turmoil.
Gerald’s talent extends also to music and poetry. He is a musician that finds a uni.
