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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.

“All’s well that ends well”

The Notte Bianca 2009 event was a definite success with so many visitors both local and foreign. I would like to thank all those who visited my exhibit “Reflections”. It is always very satisfying to see the appreciation of the viewers and also inherit their most welcomed feedback.

“Reflections” is a collection of photographs depicting the reality of a reflection in a mirror, a puddle of water, a spoon, compared with the reflection of our lives that takes the form of meditation or contemplation. The two merged together to give the viewer a wider perspective of those moments in life where we are alone, just you and yourself.

I would like to thank the organizers of the Notte Bianca event that has given life to the city of Valletta and once again proved to be a success.

Click Here to see the photos that were exhibited for the Notte Bianca event 2009.

I would like to thank all those who visited the exhibition and for sending in your comments about my exhibiting shots.  I believe that all the work exhibited of all the 24 Photographers is of optimum quality, besides the devotion given in by the curator Kevin Casha who has taken care of this opportunity for us the emerging artists.  Thank you.

For the courtesy of those who could not visit the gallery I have herewith included my expressions that have been exhibited.

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Once again I decided to dedicate some of my time for my now aged website so here I go again with some new features and a new style. I like to experiment a little and myself not being a coder makes it more intriguing to get a straight line or to simply add a roll over image.

For some it might look ok for others jakk but here it goes. At least I hope that you will appreciate the images after all that is my main objective. I just wanted to keep it simpe, attractive and at the same time easily “updateable”.

I am working on a new project called Malta which with it I hope to give the nicest angles of this island each folder dedicated to a place that inspired me. Don’t much many folders and locations to come.

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