July 15, 2011
New monument “Sphere of life” in Santa Lucija
February 12, 2011
More photos of the exhibition “Sensazioni dell’anima”
February 9, 2011
Photo gallery of the exhibition “Sensazioni dell’anima”
Photo gallery of the ceramic sculpture exhibition “Sensazioni dell’anima” which was held in November 2010 in Palazzo Castellania, Merchants Street 15, Valletta.
October 15, 2010
Sensazioni dell’Anima: opening of the exhibition
Sensazioni dell’Anima, the exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Paul Vella Critien, will be inaugurated by Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Chris Said.
The opening of the exhibition will be held on Friday 29th October 2010 at 19.30 in Palazzo Castellania, Merchants Street 15, Valletta.
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Palazzo Castellania, Merchants Street 15, Valletta.
October 14, 2010
Sensazioni dell’Anima: exhibition of ceramic sculpture in Valletta
Sensazioni dell’Anima: an exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Paul Vella Critien, introduced by art critic Mr. E.V. Borg.
Palazzo Castellania, Merchants Street 15, Valletta
1st – 26th November 2010 – Monday to Friday 8.30 – 17.00
Inauguration: 29th October 2010
The exhibition will be inaugurated by Parliamentary Secretary Dr. Chris Said at Palazzo Castellania, Merchants Street 15, Valletta on Friday 29th October 2010 at 19.30.
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The Presentation by the curator, E.V.Borg
An explosive force, a dynamic energy, a burst of vivid extravagant colours, powerful and suggestive shapes and forms with a defi ned outline in evocative space are the basis of Paul Vella Critien’s expression.
Paul’s work emanates joy and pleasure. He loves life and his explicit hedonism emphasizes his vision of a world of overwhelming beauty. Although there is a hint of tension in his work his dynamics are well balanced and the explosive force is contained in unity. He sublimates conflict and suffering in his concept of fertile and germinating life though the struggle surfaces in his agonal colours, in his balanced dynamics of force and counter-force as in his ‘Sensazione Astratta’ series. Read more »
June 19, 2010
Vodafone selects Colonna Mediterranea for summer promotion
Colonna Mediterranea chosen by Vodafone as a testimonial for their season ticket campaign summer 2010.
See the campaign Proud of “My Country”
Read the article of «Times of Malta» “Luqa monument face of new promotional campaign”
April 13, 2010
Phallic’ art sparks row ahead of Pope’s Malta visit
The mayor of a town in Malta has called for a “phallic” sculpture displayed close to the main airport to be removed ahead of the Pope’s visit this weekend.
Mayor John Schembri described the art work as “vulgar” and “embarrassing”, saying it should go “as a sign of respect” for Pope Benedict XVI. Colonna Mediterranea was created by artist Paul Vella Critien and has been on show in the town of Luqa since 2006. Mr Critien responded by calling his critics “ignorant” and “uneducated”…
Read the rest of the article on news.bbc.co.uk
April 2, 2009
Anime delle terre
Exhibition of Ceramic sculptures by Paul Vella Critien
25th April, 2009 – 9th May, 2009
Maltese Society of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce
Palazzo De La Salle
219, Republic Street
Valletta
See the picture Gallery of the Exhibition
On Saturday 25th April, an art exhibition by the Maltese artist Paul Vella Critien will be inaugurated at the Malta Society of Arts, Manufacture & Commerce, Republic Street, Valletta.The theme “Anime delle Terre” consists of a collection of around 25 pieces in ceramics which were produced during the last 16 months. This is the twelfth personal art show that the artist has organized in Malta and Europe. Read more »
December 9, 2006
Exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Paul Vella Chritien
December 17th 2005 – January 14th 2006
AUBERGE D’ITALIE
Merchant Street, Valletta
In collaboration with the ministry of tourism and Culture, I will be presenting a collection of my ceramic art works during the months of December and January. This event will be held on Saturday,17th December, and will be inaugurated by the Minister of Culture, HON. DR. F. ZAMMIT DIMECH, AT 7.30 PM. Read more »
January 16, 2005
Forme della Fantasia
February 7th – May 30th 2005
Exhibition of ceramic sculpture by Paul Vella Chritien
Gallery – Dai 3 Amici
Via della Rotonda 7-8-9 (near the Pantheon)
ROME
Explosive energy
Paul Vella Chretien
Paul loves and celebrates life. He adores woman and glorifies her beauty. Woman’s perpetual spell inspires him with artistic madness. He exults in the mystery, magic and enigma of woman and with exuberant enthusiasm and prodigal effort sings her praises with élan vital and joie de vivre. Read more »