If you’re visiting Malta this season, make time for Chronicles in Colour by James Vella Clark, now open at Spazju Kreattiv in Valletta until 22 June 2025. This captivating exhibition celebrates 25 years of Vella Clark’s artistic evolution and offers a rare chance to experience the journey of one of Malta’s most respected contemporary artists.

The exhibition brings together nearly 40 works that chart a path from Vella Clark’s early expressionist landscapes to his most recent bold abstracts. His landscapes were never simply depictions of scenery. From the beginning, they were emotional and abstract, each one connected to personal memories or moments in life. Over time, his use of colour became more daring, his brushwork more instinctive, and the landscapes themselves dissolved into pure abstraction.

Visitors will find a raw mix of energy and emotion across the works on display. Some were completed just days before the exhibition opened, offering a close and fresh look at where his creative path has taken him most recently. His love for colour and the Maltese landscape shines through every canvas, from the warm tones inspired by local stone to the deep blues that echo the Mediterranean.

Curated by Anthony Galea, the exhibition invites visitors to follow the artist’s changing style and mindset. It also introduces a new catalogue that explores the significance of his work in Malta’s contemporary art scene. This thoughtful addition helps put the pieces into context and adds another layer to the experience.

Vella Clark’s story is deeply embedded in the islands, yet his visual language speaks across borders. With exhibitions in cities like Florence, Brussels, and New York, he brings a global sensibility to local inspiration.

Set in the heart of Valletta, Chronicles in Colour is a perfect stop for anyone wanting to connect with the island’s creative side. It is a reflective, vivid and intensely personal exhibition, open now and waiting to be explored

James Vella Clark: Chronicles in Colour
Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2 May to 22 June 2025

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