Thirst for Colour, Bulgarian artist Vania Goshe’s solo exhibition, recently came to an end at Marie­Gallery5. The exhibition reflected Goshe’s relationship with colour and movements; starting from the vibrant textural movements used in her famous florals, to her impressions of Malta, to her latest collection of nudes, all united through her masterful palette knife technique inspired by late the impressionists.

The exhibition presented a celebration of colour for both the viewer and artist. Having been raised under a communist regime, Goshe experienced a lack of colour and vi­brancy during her childhood years; her paintings are almost an instinctive rejection to the world she was forced to live in.

Reluctant.

Her Maltese scenes are like a discovery of a whole new world, a world of colour, sun and freedom of expression.

Having a passion for photography has allowed the artist to capture movement and moments of joy through an image which today she transcends on her canvas.

Colour spots are now part of Goshe’s painting technique, with her paintings reflecting joy through colour and her intention being to arouse positive emotions in viewers.

Goshe’s latest collection of nudes is a statement of empowering the female body, not just for its beauty but also for its status.

Having previously faced gender discrimination when she first wanted to work as a camera person, which she later overcame, has given her the strength to believe in her ability as a woman. In this collection, we can, in fact, see a strong connection of beauty and ability.

Thirst for Colour was curated by Marie Galea.