ANTONY MICALLEF – HAPPY DEEP INSIDE MY HEART
2011-09-12Vibrantly colourful yet sometimes deeply troubling, Micallef’s canvases interweave social commentary with self-examination. Antony’s work is built upon the profound belief in the act of markmaking; figures and faces loom through the veil of loose, confident, almost abstract brushstrokes that explore experiences of life in London through sensations of light and dark, mirrored in both his palette and his choice of imagery.
Focussing on the contradiction inherent to mass-consumerism, the artist satirizes the rampant social suspicion of multi-national brands while simultaneously being outwardly seduced by products and marketing. Basing his art on social commentary and selfexamination over propaganda and style, Micallef is a traditional fine artist, weaving elements of pop-art into his large canvases.
Exhibition runs through to October 22nd, 2011
Lazarides
11 Rathbone Place
London
W1T 1HR
