Anton Abela uses art to improve society
Artist Anton Abela is interested in using his art to help create a better world. While his dissertation as a Master’s candidate at the Edward de Bono Institute is centered on that subject, Abela already has some ideas on how his art can help make society a better place today.
“It’s helping through social dialogue,” says Abela. “Art can be a means of communication.”
Part of his show “Invecreart” at the Cavalieri Art Hotel (in 2015) features male nudity and mythical creatures.
“Male nudes are frowned upon, and most of the creatures are misunderstood,” says Abela. He believes that his art can open up the Maltese to new experiences and information.
Abela says that art can be used to help children express emotions and deal with trauma, help patients get better in a variety of health care settings, and people who attend art shows are more likely to engage in dialogue about the art and the subjects that it addresses.
Part of his areas of interest include how art can be used with those who experience sight impairment and those who have MS. For Abela, art isn’t about social status or ability.
“Having a more open approach towards art can actually eliminate most of the barriers in society,” says Abela.
“Invecreart” will be open until May 22, 2015.
This article was moved from examiner.com. Dates and links have been updated, July 2016.
“It’s helping through social dialogue,” says Abela. “Art can be a means of communication.”
Part of his show “Invecreart” at the Cavalieri Art Hotel (in 2015) features male nudity and mythical creatures.
“Male nudes are frowned upon, and most of the creatures are misunderstood,” says Abela. He believes that his art can open up the Maltese to new experiences and information.
Abela says that art can be used to help children express emotions and deal with trauma, help patients get better in a variety of health care settings, and people who attend art shows are more likely to engage in dialogue about the art and the subjects that it addresses.
Part of his areas of interest include how art can be used with those who experience sight impairment and those who have MS. For Abela, art isn’t about social status or ability.
“Having a more open approach towards art can actually eliminate most of the barriers in society,” says Abela.
“Invecreart” will be open until May 22, 2015.
This article was moved from examiner.com. Dates and links have been updated, July 2016.