ARTIST PROFILE
Alfie Gatt was born in 1985 on the small and sunny island of Malta. His drive and passion for his love of art started in his early childhood years. He pursued his studies and was successfully awarded a degree from the Institute of Art & Design, in Malta in 2005. Alongside painting, he also explores digital to expand his way to express himself such as through illustrations, video editing and 2D animations.
In his paintings, he is intended to capture the intimacy of solitude and silence. The scenes create a dreamlike atmosphere, allowing the viewer to escape into a trance of peace, delving into nature where one feels most comfortable. The blank spaces are an interpretation of a transition of the state of mind when an individual pauses to ponder nostalgically on memories when we used to care so much more about what’s happening around us and simplicity.
Alfie’s current style is a mix of figurative and surrealism giving the artwork a unique style and visually pleasing yet contemporary. He describes his artistic work as a balance and marriage of graphical and fine art. This effect is demonstrated by using various mediums such as watercolour, ink, coloured pencils, wax pastels and oils.
March 2022
Collective Exhibition
"Reflections and Shadows of the Soul"
An Introspective Experience
Art by the Seaside, Senglea
October 2019
Exhibited 5 pieces
Moniker Art Fair, London
2019
Won ArtPrize - 'Secret Art Prize'
Curious Duke Gallery, London
Placed 1st place, and won a gallery representational in London
2019 Exhibited
Artprize Shortlisted and art displayed
London Contemporary Art, London
November 2018
Solo Exhibition - 'Love Letter Collection'
Iniala Gallery, Valletta, Malta
October 2017
Won Behance Portfolio Review 2017
Illustration category
July 2017
Won Behance Portfolio Review 2017
Institute of Art & Design Malta
August 2016
Collective Exhibition - 'FestART'
Cavalieri Art Hotel St. Julian’s, Malta
October 2015
Won Behance Portfolio Review 2015
Pure Concepts Malta
March 2015
Solo Exhibition - 'Alluring Vignettes'
Malta Society of Arts Valletta, Malta
Displayed 15 pieces.
April 2012
Competition - 'NovoNoveArt'
Malta Society of Arts Valletta, Malta.
Won a competition to be among 9 upcoming artists for a collective exhibition.