Mark Schembri, Self Portrait, Malta - November 2010
As an artist I ingest and assimilate the society that surrounds me. The work that ensues from this process does not only reflect society itself but it also reveals the inner workings of my soul. Another source of inspiration is the existential struggle of humankind and the unanswered questions which echo throughout history. Man himself with his contradictions, absurdities, nobility and vulgarity is further inspiration for my creations. The affinity I feel with Nature and its elements, which I consider as an extension of my interior, contributes in enriching my paintings with a variety of emotional hues. Finally the experiences from my past which have molded me and the events that mark my daily existence are themes that I often explore in my paintings as a means of understanding and establishing my identity.
