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Just enough light to illuminate what is important and then waiting till something happens

Shadows of the past is partly an expression and partly an endeavor to do something different.  So together with a close friend of mine I visited Cospicua during night-time to capture that special moment where light creates shadows of partially illuminated objects in the street.

I wanted dark shadows, I wanted bright lights, a contrast that seems difficult to attain but not impossible.  The challenge was to get the balance between both extremities keeping in mind to maintain dark subjects distinguishable.

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A talk is being organized by Reuben Chircop at the Bir Mula Heritage about the current exhibits “Shadows Of the Past” which are being displayed at the bir Mula Heritage itself in Bormla.  The exhibition which is a collection of images in Black and White and which portray the city of Cospicua at night has been inaugurated last March.  Click here for More details here.

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“Shadows of the Past”

Exploring hidden Paths in Cospicua

The official opening held at the Bir Mula Heritage in Cospicua on the 26th of March launched not only a collection of twelve black and white images depicting Cospicua at night but also a story of how the past of every one of us has an effect on our surroundings.

His excellency Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici made an official opening followed by Kevin Casha, who both gave their point of view from different perspectives.

I would like to thank amongst all Dr Ugo Mifsud Bonnici, Kevin for his openness and positive critique, Godwin Darmanin for promoting and handling the organizational process before the opening, John Vella for hosting this exhibition at the Bir Mula Heritage, and last but not least My wife for her patience.

The exhibition will be available for viewing till the end of July. Open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 AM till 12:00 PM or by appointment on info@birmula.com.

This is the video taken during the exhibition thanks to Christopher Bugeja.

Some Photos of the event taken by Brian Theuma

Exploring hidden Paths in Cospicua

By Reuben Chircop

The dim light was enough to expose the passage of time over the walls that surround this city.  As I walked through the narrow paths I could sense how delicately light placed itself upon the subjects, like actors on stage flaring for their moments of glory.  Then I asked myself, when was it that this place enjoyed its moments, or if it still enjoys its fame today.

An arts exhibition using photography as the key medium to express the deceptive absence of light and thus giving the opportunity to the viewer to have the close sensation of darkness.  In these exhibits I wanted to focus on the effects of nightfall in Cospicua making use of the available lighting as much as possible to elicit a sensation of serenity and expectation.

The importance of this city had started since Neolithic times and continued through the presence of the Knights of Malta where it was declared Citta Cospicua by Grand Master Marc’Antonio Zondadari.

“Shadows of the Past” is an expression of a city that survived through time, keeping the uninhabited dwellings and closed doors at the center of attention to proclaim their past through night time.  I could not fail to notice the amount of steps the city enjoys, stairways that could lead you in the city or away from its history, it is up to the viewer to choose, and I hope that this exhibition helps into leading the viewer in the city and enjoy its magnificence.

All 12 exhibits are in Black and white and will be available for viewing from the 28th of March till the end of July 2010 on Saturdays and Sundays only between 10:00am and 12:00pm or by appointment on info@birmula.com.   You can also visit the exhibition any day during the Holy Week.

Special time only during the Holy Week

Sunday 28th March: 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Thursday 1st April: 8.00 pm – 10.00 pm
Friday 2nd April: 6.30 pm – 8.30 pm
Sunday 4th April: 9.00 am – 11.00 am

This photographic exhibition will be inaugurated by his Excellency Dr. Ugo Mifsud Bonnici in an official opening at the Bir Mula Heritage, 79 St. Margaret Street, Bormla.