New Anna Galea exhibition opens

Seħer il-Baħar includes works in various media, reflecting the emotions evoked by the sea.

An exhibition by Anna Galea of around 40 paintings titled Seħer il-Baħar (Mesmerising Seas) is showcasing works that the artist created over the past four years; the exhibition includes large oils and mixed-media paintings on canvas, as well as large-scale and smaller watercolour paintings.

Galea is primarily known for her watercolour works. However, the pandemic inspired and offered her the time to experiment and explore different creative avenues. “Watercolour affords a translucency no other medium can give,” reflects Galea. “Having said that, this time, I am also exhibiting in oils, acrylics and mixed media because I feel that for creativity to flourish, I cannot chain myself to a particular medium. Besides, I do paint, and have been painting, in oils and acrylics too throughout my painting career. Furthermore, what one can do in oils, one cannot do in watercolour, and vice-versa.”

Anna Galea

The works forming part of Seħer il-Baħar are driven by Galea’s urge to express her feelings through her art, while reflecting the emotions evoked by the sea and the memories attached to it. “I live...