Project Title: A Healing Journey: Encapsulating the Aesthetic, 2024
A socially engaged art research project unites eight early-career artists together with a group of volunteers from two NGO organizations – MISSIO Malta and the Malta Beekeepers' Association, together with the general public to highlight environmental issues related to land conservation in Gozo. This venture aims to challenge and refine their abilities as they collaboratively explore innovative artistic concepts through the art of the walk, photovoice, mixed media paintings and the conceptual environmental work. This project seeks to reach the attention of policy makers, and all other stakeholders in the environmental, economic and construction sectors.
This initiative demonstrates excellence by combining participatory art and activism to address socio-political imbalances, environmental degradation, and social justice. ​ It involves innovative workshops, mixed media techniques, and land artwork creation, showcasing high artistic and production standards.
This work has been featured on multiple platforms, including TVM, TVM+, SMASH, NET, ONE TV, Instagram, Facebook, and websites like ARTZ ID, Times of Malta, Malta Today and The Malta Independent, indicating positive recognition and critical acclaim. ​
The project involved collaborations with eight early-career artists, MISSIO Malta group, Malta Beekeepers' Association, and the general public, fostering significant partnerships.
It offered a safe space that encourages participants to express themselves freely. The supportive environment, enabling collaborators to developing their artistic skills including preparation of artworks, mixed media techniques, and land artwork creation, benefiting both artists and collaborators. ​
The project raised public awareness about conservation and inspired protection of the natural world, contributing to the national creative ecology through its innovative approach and outreach. ​This project opened doors to relevant future projects.
The project aligns with Arts Council Malta’s strategy by promoting artistic excellence, fostering collaborations, and addressing social and environmental issues through art-based research and activism.
