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July 2014
An Exhibition of Watercolours
Savio MizziTHE GALLERYQala Gozo
Malta Art Online
Foreword by Coral Moyesof Malta Art Online
The Gallery and Malta Art Online are delighted to be invited to host this exhibition of Savio's works.
This is also a first for art on Gozo in that the exhibition is being shown both in
the physical space at the gallery in St. Joseph's Square Qala and also via the internet.
The exhibition is being presented as a 3D virtual exhibition which one can "walk around" online at
www.maltaartonline.com
and offers secure online payment facilities and free shipping to your door should you wish to add any of the pieces to your
collection.
With everyone now leading busier lives, viewing and buying art online is certainly the way forward for art buyers in Malta and is
now regarded as the norm in most of the United States, Great Britain and the rest of Europe.
The exhibition is timed to coincide with the Festa San Gorg in Victoria and the Festa San Ġużepp in Qala.
We wish Savio every success.
Savio MizziSavio Mizzi was born in Gozo , the wind swept Mediterranean
island off Malta and took with him to the United States of America, where he now resides, the experiences of a beautiful land
by the sea rich in history and natural treasures, an environment perfect for an artist with his innate talent to be able to capture the images of his land and create the most beautiful paintings: a fish that swims on clear Mediterranean waters, a hand that emerges from that waters with a fish hooked on it with the backdrop of a
city by the sea at the distance creating a surreal imagery as well as reality.
Asked about his paintings, Savio quickly responds “they are what they are”
No pretense, or excuses or rationalizations about what they are. An honest answer because he expresses what he feels, from
conception through his hand right onto the canvas
In his past he was an illustrator of note who created a pictorial narrative of a book, or an event, always underlining the fuzzy line
between an illustration and a piece of art.
A multi talented man, some years ago he set himself as a builder. Again his unlimited ways to be creative gave him the opportunity
to build as an artist, his wood details are in fact tri-dimensional paintings. Again no excuses or pretense they just are what they are,
the product of a true artist, at any level.
Savio travels often to Malta to exhibit his paintings with great reception from his folks and friends who consider him as a true
ambassador from Malta to America
Art resume 1985- Various Works commissioned for Private Collections
Present
1979- Freelance Artist, Designer and Illustrator
1990 New York, NY
Created Artwork and Illustrations for a wide variety of clients, several being Dell Books, Time Magazine, Bantam Books, Embassy Pictures, Newsday, ABC Network, and the N.Y.C. Opera National Company as well as other companies
1992- Commission Paintings in Europe & USA, Design and built furniture
Present Work on all accepts of design.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:
1989 Group Show for UNICEF, Auctions by Christies, Rome, Italy
1985 Museo del Risorgimento, Rome, Italy –Art Exhibit
1984 Exhibit of Maltese Contemporary Art, Malta, – Exhibition
1983 Contemporary Artist Exhibition– New York Art Coliseum
1982 National Museum of Fine Arts, Malta- One Man Show
1981 National Drawing Association, New York – Group Show
2011 Art show at the Art …….e Gallery Gozo Malta
"Furja"The laughing horse with the Azure Window at Dwejra, Gozo
in the background.
The noise it makes is "furja" in Maltese.
Framed in a dark wooden frame
Actual watercolour size: 46 x 34cm
Frame dimensions: 60 x 49cm
"Xoghol Il-Bidwi"A delicate watercolour in a dark wooden frame depicting the
Gozitan farmer and his horse at work
Actual artwork size: 34 x 24 cm
Frame dimensions: 49 x 39 cm
St. Joseph LunzataSuch a soft and gentle watercolour of this statue which portrays the
gentleness and love of the subject
Artwork size: 56 x 76cm
Frame dimensions: 76 x 96 cm
Xlendi TowerSet against a beautiful sky, Xlendi Tower stands guard over the
bay.
In a light wooden colour frame
Artwork size: 36 x 50 cm
Frame dimensions: 50 x 65 cm
Gelmus HillThe view of the hill from Victoria in vivid watercolour.
Set in a pale yellow mount and light wood colour frame
Artwork size: 60 x 45 cm
Frame dimensions: 75 x 60 cm
MoghzaThis watercolour in a myriad of vibrant hues and complemented
with a deep lilac mount in a silver frame captures the very essence of Gozo in spring.
Artwork size: 26 x 36 cm
Frame dimensions: 50 x 40 cm
Mara OnelaThis old lady in traditional dress
is a rich vibrant work with a deep lilac frame
enhancing the purple tones.
In a silver coloured frame
Artwork size: 37 x 57 cm
Frame dimensions: 55 x 75 cm
Il-BidwiPerfectly partnering Mara Onela is this hardworking farmer in his
typical Gozitan hat. We're sure we see this old guy every day sitting on the stone walls of his field enjoying his smoke.
Silver coloured frame with a blue mount
Artwork size: 37 x 57 cm
Frame dimensions: 55 x 75 cm
Kelb tal-FenekThe Maltese dog, special to these islands.
This cheeky chap is presented in watercolour behind glass in a gold coloured frame.
Artwork: 70 x 50cm
Frame dimensions: 87 x 69 cm
Moghza MitlufaPoor thing! This vividly painted goat is lost in a typical Gozitan
landscape.
Someone needs to give him a home.
In a gold coloured frame.
Artwork size: 54 x 74 cm
Frame dimensions: 70 x 91 cm
Moghoz JirewA beautiful vivid watercolour showing a typical Gozitan scene.
These two wonderful characters are presented in a gold coloured frame and dark mount.
Actual artwork : 49 x 75 cm
Frame dimensions: 92 x 67 cm
Ghassies tat-TorriWatercolour of a Maltese watch tower guard in a dark wooden
frame
Actual artwork size: 34 x 24 cm
Frame dimensions: 49 x 39 cm
Agony
Mixed media, predominately watercolour.
Presented in a gold frame
Overall dimensions including frame: 80cm X 65cm.
Stung by a Thorn.
Mixed media, predominately watercolour.
Presented in a gold frame
Overall dimensions including frame: 58cm X 59cm
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