Seven women painters on their passion
Clockwise top left to bottom left: Debbie Bonello, Christine Porter Lofaro, Jo Dounis, Dagmara Zaczeniuk, Vania Goshe, Rosette Bonello and Natasha Dadush.
International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2022 falls on Tuesday March 8th. To celebrate the occasion, Allura’s female artists were interviewed for an article in the Sunday Times of Malta.
In the article the seven women talk about their love of painting, the challenges and rewards of being an artist, goals for the future and how being a woman plays into their artistic journey.
In this latest blog post we bring you some quotes from the artists which were not included in the article, plus a selection of paintings by the artists featured.
Why do you paint?
“I feel a need to paint the images which come to me in dreams, from the subconscious.”
Dagmara Zaczeniuk
Dualism by Dagmara Zaczeniuk
“Painting requires so much attention. I’m purely in the moment and in the flow.”
Natasha Dadush with her painting Wild Poppies
“Art makes me happy.”
Vania Goshe with her painting The Old City
“It’s about shared experiences and human connection”
Christine Porter Lofaro talking to art-lovers during Allura's event The Trail Valletta
Daydreaming by Christine Porter Lofaro
What is the purpose of your art?
“My desire is for my art to connect with people on a deeply emotional level, to be something which inspires positive feelings like calm, serenity, wonder and joy.” Jo Dounis.
Cliffs at Dusk by Jo Dounis
Jo Dounis exhibited in the Allura Art collective: The Big Show. (Pictured here with Allura's Laura Swale)
“The picture should leave a mark.”
“A painting can determine how we perceive our surroundings. I translate my everyday experience and the emotional connection to those memories by putting it on canvas.”
Marsamxet Sunset by Natasha Dadush
How has being a woman impacted you as an artist?
“I have to juggle being a mother and taking care of my family, but they understand that it’s important for me to paint because it’s part of my nature.”
Valletta by Vania Goshe
What have been your proudest moments?
“Having a sell-out solo show, seeing my work on the Marsovin 1919 wine bottles and being the first local artist to have a painting turned into an NFT (non-fungible token).“
Debbie Bonello pictured with her paintings at The Big Show
Mizieb by Debbie Bonello
“Each exhibition is a unique event for me and equally important.”
“I just feel gratified to be able to transmit powerful feelings to people’s hearts.”
Rosette Bonello being introduced by the museum director Dr. Martignoni at her exhibition in Italy
New Beginnings by Rosette Bonello
Allura would like to acknowledge the dedication and hard work of all our artists and wish them continued success and fulfilment in their artistic journeys.
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Finally, in case you didn’t already know…
These are just seven of the artists whose original paintings are available through the Allura Art online gallery.
Artwork is available at studio prices and can be delivered or collected locally or shipped overseas.
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