The 141st Art Discussion Group Meeting will be held this coming Monday in Qrendi with all invited to attend.

The Market by Catherine Cavallo

The meeting will be addressed by Catherine Cavallo and Simon Barthet, both painters, and Antoine Farrugia, a sculptor who took part in the China Art and Culture Project last summer. The artists are mounting an exhibition of their work in December at the China Cultural Centre.

During the presentation of their work on screen, the artists will answer questions on their vision, concept, aesthetics and technique.

Catherine Cavallo (1963-) is an Expressionist at the peak of her creativity. She evokes atmosphere, freezes the moment and movement, interprets character, reads gesture and articulates physiognomy with great ease. She has always been captivated by interpreting the language of faces and human gesture.

Her boundless enthusiasm for life comes through with scenarios that palpitate, pulsate and vibrate.

Abstract by Antoine Farrugia

Simon Barthet (1971-) has made his mark as a master of painting technique and a warm, emotional colourist. Influenced by his grandfather Esprit Barthet (1919-99), Simon studied Cezanne, particularly his still life, so powerful and dynamic bearing the seeds of Cubism. A characteristic still life is that with oranges, white ceramic plate and blue pot and cup placed on a creased tablecloth with dramatic folds to capture light and shadow. The generous and warm colours, the light flooded volumes, tangible masses and defined space demonstrate certain bravura, a jovial sensuousness and an extrovert nature. Simon is known for his portraits and landscapes.

Pure Form by Antione Farrugia (1969-) crystallises his work as his shapes are forms in space in perfect harmony and balance.

Their simplicity is the hallmark of his oeuvre and since they are pure and perfect, they are minimalist in essence. The profound harmony and balance of the modules produce a musical and lyrical rhythm that charms the heart and mind. His works are timeless though influenced by ancient and modern expression.

■  The meeting is taking place on Monday at 7.30pm at the St Mary Band Club in Qrendi, next to the parish church.