Contextual Influences in Art and Design. : CHRIS EBEJER EXHIBITION

Chris Ebejer is a Maltese artist who was born in 1979. He was mainly self taught as a sculptor, and at an early age had shown a deep interest for the baroque heritage that surrounded him in his native island which then captured his fantasy and imagination. Through his training as a painter he discovered that 3 dimension was the true aspiration for his creations. He received his artistic and cultural training for 3 years in history of Western European Art which introduced him to the greatest masters of all time such as Carpeaux, Bernini, Michelangelo and Rodin. He has designed many works for cinema, his most notable work being the horse of troy for the film "Helen of Troy" in 2002. He graduated in film production and direction at the New York film academy in Universal Studios at Los Angeles and in 2004 he earned a distinction for the diploma in classical and contemorary design from the sheffield school of int. des of New York. Ebejer's bronze work Mechanical Spring was installed in the world's larget sculpture park in Changchung China. His work ranges from film set design, to interiors, to fine art. He has now completed many public commissions and his Art is also included in various private collections.

In 2006, he won the the competition for the monument to Youth and Life in Qrendi - Malta.

In 2007 he won the national competition for the monument to Mater Dei at the newly built hospital of Malta.

Chris paricipated in numerous exhibitions in MAlt and across Europe and he currently spends his time between Malta and Pietrasanta in Italy.

Public monuments:

Mechanical Spring - Changchun, China.

Yough & Life - Qrendi Malta.

Petro Paolo Floriani - Floriana Malta.

Mater Dei - Mater Dei Hospital Malta.

Toninu is-sajjied - St.Julians Malta.

Karm Lino Spiteri - Mellieha Malta.

Bacchus fountain - Monte Kristo estates.

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