{"id":31333,"date":"2023-02-03T15:36:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T15:36:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/?post_type=etn&#038;p=31333"},"modified":"2023-12-27T12:30:52","modified_gmt":"2023-12-27T12:30:52","slug":"darren-tanti-visual-art-exhibition","status":"publish","type":"etn","link":"https:\/\/vca.gov.mt\/en\/events\/darren-tanti-visual-art-exhibition\/","title":{"rendered":"Apotheosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meet artist Darren Tanti and curator Melanie Erixon for a insightful tour of Apotheosis on Saturday 6th January at 10am.<\/p>\n<p>Discover the captivating world of artistic expression at our upcoming art exhibition Apotheosis, where creativity takes flight and imagination knows no bounds.<\/p>\n<p>Apotheosis is open daily from the 2nd December until the 9th January, between 9am and 4pm except on the 24th and 31st December when it is open from 9am to 1pm.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/b_z_OWDNciM?si=LnPskxcNPwT9s1xS\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Apotheosis is a term that represents the divinisation of a human being. In the ancient Greek mythology, heroes such as Hercules, transcended their human nature and achieved a divine status amongst the gods. In the Catholic faith, we humans, are also called to achieve this glorious state of being, to transcend this earthly state and be unified with God in Heavens. Artists, have tried to imagine what such a sight would be like by depicting saints being elevated to the Heavens, given glory, surrounded by angels, prophets, and other saints, whilst drowsed in golden shimmering light caressed by voluminous pure white clouds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"__fb-light-mode x1n2onr6\" role=\"row\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x1n2onr6\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"gridcell\" data-release-focus-from=\"CLICK\" data-scope=\"messages_table\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 x1iyjqo2 xs83m0k xeuugli x15zctf7\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x1h91t0o xkh2ocl x78zum5 xdt5ytf x13a6bvl x1r145dm\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x193iq5w x1n2onr6 xuk3077\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x1tlxs6b x1g8br2z x1gn5b1j x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z __fb-light-mode\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\">In this project, Darren Tanti is readdressing this theme through a contemporary perspective. Using a mix of art foms and traditional aesthetic languages, the artist presents a hybrid body of work that addresses the current state of humankind and its ultimate call; holiness. As history clearly shows, the journey towards apotheosis is riddled with all sorts of obstacles and malaises; some of which are unexpected whereas others are totally self-inflicted. Exploitation of earth resources, unequal distribution of wealth around the globe, war, hunger, abuse of power are amongst the self-inflicted causes that shackle our journey towards ultimate serenity.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\">In a metaphoric and symbolic way, the artist, addresses such themes within the sacred context of the Jesuit church complex. While respecting the sacred nature of the space, the artist asks the audience to reflect on these issues, and meditate on the prospects of following the aspiration we are all called upon, to transcend our human nature and become holy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xdt5ytf x193iq5w x1n2onr6 xuk3077\">\n<div class=\"x78zum5 xh8yej3\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x1tlxs6b x1g8br2z x1gn5b1j x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm\" role=\"none\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z __fb-light-mode\" role=\"none\">\n<div class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\">Immerse yourself in the conversations that unfold, deepening your understanding of the art and forging connections that transcend mere spectatorship.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"x6prxxf x1fc57z9 x1yc453h x126k92a x14ctfv\" dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\">Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or new to the world of artistic endeavors, this exhibition promises an enriching experience for all. Join us as we celebrate the power of art to transcend boundaries.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\">Read more about Apotheosis <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vca.gov.mt\/en\/news\/apotheosis-unveiled-darren-tantis-contemporary-triumph\/\">here<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"x1tlxs6b x1g8br2z x1gn5b1j x230xth x14ctfv x1okitfd x6ikm8r x10wlt62 x1mzt3pk x1y1aw1k xn6708d xwib8y2 x1ye3gou x1n2onr6 x13faqbe x1vjfegm\" role=\"none\">\n<div dir=\"auto\" role=\"none\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An exhibition featuring artworks by Maltese visual artist Darren Tanti in Valletta.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":32228,"parent":0,"template":"","etn_category":[482],"etn_tags":[],"class_list":["post-31333","etn","type-etn","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","etn_category-visual-artist"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.6 (Yoast SEO v27.6) - 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