Gerald John Micallef is a mixed media artist whose work merges bold abstraction with evocative figurative elements. Through a unique interplay of texture and colour, he delves deep into profound spiritual, philosophical, and contemporary themes. Each piece is a reflection of personal observations and inner feelings, serving as a visual dialogue between the artist’s internal world and the broader societal landscape.
From an early age, Gerald John has been driven by a passion for painting, shaping a practice that combines artistic instinct with thoughtful introspection. Mentored by renowned local artists, Raymond Pitre, Anthony Calleja, Anton Agius, and Josef Calleja,
Gerald John has honed a distinctive voice in the art world—one that resonates with emotional depth and intellectual rigor. These influences, combined with years of experimentation, have helped shape a bold, textured style that invites viewers to engage with each piece on multiple levels. With a career that has spanned several years, Gerald John has held six solo exhibitions and participated in numerous collective exhibitions
both locally and abroad. Gerald John has three works of art which form part of the prestigious collection of the Bank of Valletta attesting to the artist’s growing influence in the contemporary art scene.
Gerald John Micallef’s art is more than just an aesthetic expression – it is a means of communicating thoughts and emotions that transcend words. Through vibrant compositions and dynamic textures, Gerald John invites audiences to explore the depth of the human experience, engaging with the spiritual, the philosophical, and the contemporary all at once.
Title: ‘God proved his love on the cross.’ Billy Graham
Artist: Gerald John Micallef
Medium: Oil pastels on paper
Executed: 2023
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Title: Freedom of a Bird
Artist: Gerald John Micallef
There is freedom waiting for you, on the breezes of the sky, and you ask, “What if I fail?”.
Oh but my darling, What if you fly?
Erin Hansen
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Executed: 2024
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Title: Apocalyptic Vision
Artist: Gerald John Micallef
We are living on the brink of the apocalypse, but the world is asleep
Joel C. Rosenberg
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Executed: 2024
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Title: Collegiality
Medium: Mixed Media on Canvas
Size of Artwork: 80x60cm
I want everybody to go jump in the ocean to see for themselves how beautiful it is, how important it is to get acquainted with fish swimming in the ocean, rather than just swimming with lemon slices and butter.
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