An Exhibition by Mariam De Giorgio at The Phoenicia Malta This September
Mariam de Giorgio’s exhibition is open until 30 September 2024 at the Palm Court Lounge, The Phoenicia Malta.
The Phoenicia Malta is welcoming back Mariam De Giorgio in what is her second solo exhibition that is being held in the Palm Court Lounge this September 2024. Following the success of her first solo exhibition held there in January 2023, this Maltese artist specializing in acrylic painting and illustration has decided to show a new collection of paintings.
The exhibited paintings are collectively titled “Midsummer Diaries”. This exhibition is therefore a journey of a summer in the life of Mariam De Giorgio and her family. The audience is invited to join the family on outings to the beach, San Anton Gardens, or to Gozo. You will see paintings of the family very much enjoying the outdoors, whether it’s during breakfast or a candlelit garden dinner. But not just.
Despite her busy days, Mariam finds moments of self-reflection and an appreciation for the simple joys that many of us often overlook. In her world, nothing is mundane; everything is imbued with meaning. She elevates the mundane.
The exhibition is rich with scenes of everyday life, capturing the beauty in the ordinary. You will find yourself immersed in exquisite table settings, still life compositions featuring fish, oranges, and flowers, and, of course, the playful, tender moments of her children—whether they are eating, bathing, reading, or simply playing by or in the glittering sea. As well as visits to the capital city, Valletta.
It is a very full life that Mariam leads. Mariam’s life, as portrayed in these works, is filled with love. Her paintings, like her life, ooze love. Executed in acrylic on canvas, these works are looser in style compared to her previous collection, yet they remain deeply inspired by her family life.
Despite the fluidity, Mariam’s attention to detail is remarkable. Everyday objects — teacups, tiles, cushions — become focal points, with textures that are so vividly rendered that you can almost feel them.
Through these paintings, we feel the joy of family life, but we also experience a deep sense of tranquility. There is a calm, a peace that envelops us when we stand before a Mariam De Giorgio creation.
Even though Mariam De Giorgio is relatively young, one can see an experienced hand holding the brush at work, as well as experimenting with colour.
The exhibition is curated by Dr Charlene Vella.
For more information, visit www.mariamdegiorgio.com, www.charlenevella.com
