Malta School of Art – Summer Academy Experience

IdeARTI, 2nd edition, is soon ending with an exhibition ‘Permanence’ displaying printmaking creations, which was housed at the school. This was a process-based Art project by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ which saw 5 participants work side by side to produce fine prints. This project aims to support the most promising student to be given a scholarship at an International academy where the art of printmaking will be further amplified.

Last year’s edition in sculpture gave Abigail Agius an excellent opportunity as she was sent to Salzburg International Academy of Fine Arts.

We have an extract of Abigail’s view about the opportunity that was granted to her after following IdeARTI 2021-2022.

“I had a wonderful time at the Summer Academy. It was a very fruitful experience, and I have been able to take many things away from the discussions, which we had. I truly appreciate that this was possible”.

Abigail engaged in research-based practice around the city as part of the workshop. Her interest revolved around parallels between human and mountain bodies, investigating these by researching the water networks, which run through both. She translated this research into a number of large-scale paintings and a sound installation, which was performed in a medieval stone theatre carved into the side of Hellbrunn Mountain.

The Malta School of Art will soon be announcing this year’s winner.