Captured Moments Blog

The weekend passed and with it the opening of the current exhibition that is still on show till the 16th of July at the “Razzett Tal Markiz Mallia Tabone” in Mosta.

My world is an exhibition that emerged from a question,  that set me thinking about why do I do what I do through photography.  Going back through images and instances that have passed through my camera’s sensor I realize how my mood and my feelings were somehow transformed into images.

And it is incredible how sometimes there are things in life that we do, and without knowing exactly why we do them.

The opening that was held on Saturday 2nd July by the curator and artist himself Henry Alamango went by through the cool evening accompanied by those present who could enjoy the views and the niceties of the gallery itself.

Thanks to all who somehow contributed for this wonderful evening.

Photos by : Owen Vella & Lorrain Miruzzi

Strada Levante - € 185.00

Another great step forward for me and my country.

“La Capitale in Chiaroscuro” goes to Italy for a ten day exhibition in Valle Di Ledro, Lago di Garda. It was a target that I wanted to reach before the end of year to take an exhibit off our shores, even further than Gozo . With a helping hand from Kevin Casha I managed to make this a reality.

The exhibition will be open for the public from the 23rd of August and ends on the 30 of August between 19:30 and 22:30. The inauguration being held on 23rd of August at 1700 hours.

This is a big step not only for myself, but also for portraying our capital city off the limits of Malta. This collective exhibition with another local photographer is being held in the Sala consigliare di Mezzolago.

I also want to thank the Circolo Fotoamatori Valle di Ledro for giving me this great opportunity to share this collection also in Lago di Garda.

More info about the exhibits

Thank you for all those who managed to visit this exhibition whilst resident at the trattoria Omerta in Valletta.

I am currently looking out for a location where this collection can reside once it is back from Italy. please send any ideas to info@rchircop.com

Photographic exhibition in Valle Di Ledro

“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.

In the shade, under an old Franciscan construction part of a monastery, watching a storm approach towards the place I rest.  It felt odd that I was in the shade after walking up a steep hill in the scorching sun and now watching a storm buildup just minutes away from a real heavy shower.

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