Artist Information:
Joe Xuereb
Ghajnsielem,
Malta
Member Since: Oct 2004
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Artist Statement:
My work is inspired by the
remains of the Neolithic era
of Maltese pre-history.
Malta’s Neolithic past is
among its most precious
heritages.
I focus mainly on the female
figure with its obvious
manifestation of fertility and
on emotions and relationships
emerging from this archetype.
I have based my philosophy of
art on this figure because it
highlights the maternal aspect
of our Maltese civilization
where the figure of the female
principle has been a recurrent
leitmotif, not least in the
religious sphere.
While my sculpture is rooted
in the fertile soil of my
country’s prehistory, it tries
to transcend this basic
heritage by treating universal
themes such as love,
protection, unity and
fecundity arising naturally
from its premises.
My subconscious plays a
central role in my artistic
philosophy. I have been
influenced by certain basic
themes which recur in my
thoughts even my dreams and
which inspire my oeuvre.
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Joe Xuereb's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Joe Xuereb's Portfolio.
My work is inspired by the remains of the Neolithic era of Maltese pre-history. Malta’s Neolithic past is among its most precious heritages.
I focus mainly on the female figure with its obvious manifestation of fertility and on emotions and relationships emerging from this archetype.
I have based my philosophy of art on this figure because it highlights the maternal aspect of our Maltese civilization where the figure of the female principle has been a recurrent leitmotif, not least in the religious sphere.
While my sculpture is rooted in the fertile soil of my country’s prehistory, it tries to transcend this basic heritage by treating universal themes such as love, protection, unity and fecundity arising naturally from its premises.
My subconscious plays a central role in my artistic philosophy. I have been influenced by certain basic themes which recur in my thoughts even my dreams and which inspire my oeuvre.
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Hieros Gamos, 2001
Stone Sculpture,
45 x 72 X 28 cm
Availability: Sold
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Lamentation, 2000
Stone Sculpture,
45 x 54 X 28 cm
Availability: Sold
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