Documents of Inheritance/Poetics of Desire – An exhibition by Sarah Maria Scicluna and Ruth Ancilleri

Documents of Inheritance/Poetics of Desire

An exhibition by Sarah Maria Scicluna and Ruth Ancilleri

Documents of Inheritance/Poetics of Desire is an exhibition by artists Sarah Maria Scicluna and Ruth Ancilleri, curated by Carmen Aquilina. Their work invites the public to explore the profound connection between wild plants and their role as inherited treasures from nature, serving as a powerful symbol of our longing for our natural roots. The artists delve into the world around them, utilising drawing as a medium to convey their observations, concerns, and reflections.

OPENING EVENT – 30.05.2024 – 7PM-10PM

ARTIST TALK – To be announced

This project is supported by Arts Council Malta, MSA, Aromi D Vini and Café Du Brazil.

RUTH ANCILLERI – ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Ruth Ancilleri is a visual artist, illustrator, and fine arts lecturer. She holds a Master’s degree in Visual Arts from the Libera Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence (2007) and a second Master’s degree in Illustration from the University of Hertfordshire (2018). She gained experience as a Junior Draughtsperson and Illustrator on the Alejandro Amenábar film Agora (2008). Ruth has collaborated with artists and designers on different artistic endeavours such as exhibitions and freelance projects.

SARAH MARIA SCICLUNA – ARTIST BIOGRAPHY

Sarah Maria Scicluna is a visual artist whose work is deeply rooted in digital media, which she translates into tangible forms through silk screen printing and pen plotters. Scicluna was born in Malta, and studied at MCAST where she obtained a B.A (Hons) in Fine Arts, followed by a Master’s Degree in Digital Arts at University of the Arts London, Camberwell. Her work has been exhibited locally in Malta, and internationally including the UK, Austria, Germany, Japan, Netherlands and others.

CARMEN AQUILINA – CURATOR BIOGRAPHY

Carmen Aquilina is a curator and artist-educator based in Malta. Her interest in curation began while creating and managing several community-based projects, which resulted in four consecutive annual exhibitions held at Spazju Kreattiv between 2012 and 2015. Recent curated projects include Xlokk Kaħlani (2021) at the Malta Society of Arts and Immersed in Nature (2023) at the Gemelli Gallery. Born in Malta, Aquilina studied art at the University of Malta, completing a Bachelor of Education in 2005, followed by a Master’s in Art Education in 2012.

Vernissage
Thursday 30 May 2024 – 7pm to 10pm

Exhibition Dates
Friday 31 May to 20 June 2024

Art Galleries of the Malta Society of Arts,
Palazzo de La Salle, 219, Republic Street, Valletta

Mondays and Fridays: 9am to 7pm
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays: 9am to 12am and 4pm to 7pm
Saturdays: 9am to 1pm

Free