Għamja L-Għajn: Seeing Through Stone Sculptures
The Għamja l-Għajn, meaning “the eye is blind”, exhibition suggests a tension between what is seen and what is felt in Antoine Farrugia’s lifelong dialogue with globigerina limestone. The sculptures will be available for viewing until 24th August at Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq in Mqabba.
Antoine Farrugia’s primary driving force lies within the limestone medium. Its various geological characteristics and pliability provide the momentum to give life to organic, undulating forms; energy that transcends the material itself, resulting in a personal endeavour to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. The stillness and chastity of his works catapult the viewer into a world of sensual forms that are emblematic of Farrugia’s body of work.
Known for his abstract, sensual forms, Antoine presents a new body of work that introduces a striking visual contrast: smooth, flowing sculptures mounted on raw, jagged stone bases—unrefined blocks as they emerge from the earth itself.
Indeed, the title in itself evokes both a veiling and a revelation, suggesting a tension between what is seen and what is felt. This duality runs through the exhibition, where refinement meets rawness, and instinct meets control. For Antoine, form remains paramount, a sculptural language he has honed through years of working with stone, where each piece is both a technical achievement and a soulful expression.
These works are not only a continuation of his commitment to abstraction but also a tribute to the very material that has shaped his practice. The exhibition reveals Antoine’s ongoing bravura in execution, as well as his capacity to inject presence and purity into every sculpture.
Whether experienced as meditative objects or tactile encounters, these pieces invite us to reflect on transformation, perception, and the silent strength embedded in stone.
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