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Thomas Scerri (b. 1990) is a multimedia artist based in Co. Cork and Malta. His primary focus lies in exploring the intricate interplay between the man-made and the natural. The relationship between human intervention and the surroundings is a recurring theme in his artistic practice that aims to encourage the audience to contemplate the potential consequences of unsustainable human intervention. Frequently commencing with mundane urban subjects, his work distils them to their bare essence, yielding abstract forms that are primarily driven by the unconscious and dictated by the material.
Thomas was exposed to art from a very young age, being born to ceramicist Paul Scerri. Although he initially pursued his studies in Mechanical Engineering at MCAST and earned a Higher National Diploma, he later redirected his focus to art and design. In 2014, he successfully completed a Diploma in Design Foundation Studies, followed by a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts in 2017, and ultimately achieved a Master of Fine Arts in Digital Arts in 2019 at the University of Malta. Over the years, Thomas has actively explored diverse materials and techniques in his artistic practice. His work was first exhibited in 2016 at VGB Art in Valletta, a series of paintings entitled 'Deceit'. Later on, he had his second solo exhibition entitled 'Self' which formed part of his thesis for the BFA in Digital Arts course in 2017 which took place at Marie Gallery 5 in Mosta. This was his first series of metal sculptures, a medium which frequently features in Thomas' work. In 2021, Thomas had his third solo show entitled 'Rooftops'. This work combined sculpture and painting and served as an introduction to his minimalist work. Thomas has actively participated in various collective shows along the years. |
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Exhibitions
2024 - Summer Lovin, Christine X Art Gallery, Sliema, Malta
2023 - Place in Motion, UILLIN West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland
2023 - Abstraction, Art by the Seaside Gallery, Senglea
2023 - Sculptura, San Anton Palace, H'Attard
2023 - Order of Malta National Art Exhibition, St John's Cavalier, Valletta
2023 - Marie Gallery 5 Official Launch, Marie Gallery 5, Tigne' Point, Sliema
2022 - The Practise of Practice, Malta School of Art, Valletta
2022 - In Between, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2022 - May Artist Showcase, Bureau Iniala, Valletta
2022 - Alternative Perspectives, Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo
2021 - Rooftops, Malta Society of Arts, Valletta
2019 - The Contemporary Fine Arts Auction, Presidential Office, Ħ'Attard
2019 - Hudha, Splendid Hotel, Valletta
2019 - Open house & Art exhibition, Floriana
2019 - ONE|SIX, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2019 - Remnant, École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie, Arles, France
2018 - Winner of Shifting Contexts, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2018 - Vo/eracity, Lazuli Art Gallery, Rabat, Gozo
2018 - Kliem u Kultura Festival, University of Malta
2017 - Pocemucka, University of Malta
2017 - Self, Iniala 5 Gallery, Mosta
2016 - Deceit, VGB Art, Valletta
2015 - World book day, University of Malta
2024 - Summer Lovin, Christine X Art Gallery, Sliema, Malta
2023 - Place in Motion, UILLIN West Cork Arts Centre, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, Ireland
2023 - Abstraction, Art by the Seaside Gallery, Senglea
2023 - Sculptura, San Anton Palace, H'Attard
2023 - Order of Malta National Art Exhibition, St John's Cavalier, Valletta
2023 - Marie Gallery 5 Official Launch, Marie Gallery 5, Tigne' Point, Sliema
2022 - The Practise of Practice, Malta School of Art, Valletta
2022 - In Between, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2022 - May Artist Showcase, Bureau Iniala, Valletta
2022 - Alternative Perspectives, Teatru Astra, Victoria, Gozo
2021 - Rooftops, Malta Society of Arts, Valletta
2019 - The Contemporary Fine Arts Auction, Presidential Office, Ħ'Attard
2019 - Hudha, Splendid Hotel, Valletta
2019 - Open house & Art exhibition, Floriana
2019 - ONE|SIX, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2019 - Remnant, École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie, Arles, France
2018 - Winner of Shifting Contexts, Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
2018 - Vo/eracity, Lazuli Art Gallery, Rabat, Gozo
2018 - Kliem u Kultura Festival, University of Malta
2017 - Pocemucka, University of Malta
2017 - Self, Iniala 5 Gallery, Mosta
2016 - Deceit, VGB Art, Valletta
2015 - World book day, University of Malta
Press | Interviews | Reviews
Summer Lovin feature on Times of Malta
In a sculptural world, feature on Sculptura Exhibition written by curator Melanie Erixon on The Malta Independent
Interview on New & Abstract
In Between video interview on MaltArti
Un)Masking the light in-between fact and fabrication, an essay by Vince Briffa, curator of In Between, on Artpaper
Mediating the Space of a Pandemic, an interview with Lara Zammit on Times of Malta
In Between feature on Lovin Malta by Sasha Vella
Interview with ARTZ ID
Interview with Laura Calleja on Maltatoday
A search for minimal spaces among rooftops and skies, an interview with Joseph Agius and Lara Zammit on Times of Malta
Rooftops feature on The Malta Independent
Feature on Who's Who
Rooftops feature on Newsbook
Video interview for Ħudha on MaltArti
Ħudha! feature on Lovin Malta by Jean Paul Azzopardi
One | Six video interview
One | Six feature on Times of Malta
Exhibition Review by Karin Grech
Tactile to the cutting edge, an exhibition review by Marika Azzopardi on The Malta Independent
Vo/eracity feature on Newsbook by Coryse Borg
Vo/eracity feature on Lovin Malta by Chiara Micallef
Originating from an ache, exhibition review by Joseph Agius on Times of Malta
Shifting Contexts video feature on MaltArti
Feature on Creative Paper Magazine
Feature on 1340 Art Magazine
Interview by Paula Fleri-Soler on Indulge
The female nude, a review by Charlene Vella on Times of Malta
Summer Lovin feature on Times of Malta
In a sculptural world, feature on Sculptura Exhibition written by curator Melanie Erixon on The Malta Independent
Interview on New & Abstract
In Between video interview on MaltArti
Un)Masking the light in-between fact and fabrication, an essay by Vince Briffa, curator of In Between, on Artpaper
Mediating the Space of a Pandemic, an interview with Lara Zammit on Times of Malta
In Between feature on Lovin Malta by Sasha Vella
Interview with ARTZ ID
Interview with Laura Calleja on Maltatoday
A search for minimal spaces among rooftops and skies, an interview with Joseph Agius and Lara Zammit on Times of Malta
Rooftops feature on The Malta Independent
Feature on Who's Who
Rooftops feature on Newsbook
Video interview for Ħudha on MaltArti
Ħudha! feature on Lovin Malta by Jean Paul Azzopardi
One | Six video interview
One | Six feature on Times of Malta
Exhibition Review by Karin Grech
Tactile to the cutting edge, an exhibition review by Marika Azzopardi on The Malta Independent
Vo/eracity feature on Newsbook by Coryse Borg
Vo/eracity feature on Lovin Malta by Chiara Micallef
Originating from an ache, exhibition review by Joseph Agius on Times of Malta
Shifting Contexts video feature on MaltArti
Feature on Creative Paper Magazine
Feature on 1340 Art Magazine
Interview by Paula Fleri-Soler on Indulge
The female nude, a review by Charlene Vella on Times of Malta
