Nine Maltese doctors, who alongside their professional responsibilities pursue artistic expression, are exhibiting their works at the European Court of Auditors, in Luxembourg. The exhibition was opened on February 10 by ECA members George Hyzler and Nikolaos Milionis.
Kuluri ta’ Malta 2 – Doctors Who Paint features the work of Victor Grech, Mark Schembri, Pierre Mallia, Ben Chetcuti, Chris Camilleri, Gaivin Buhagiar, Maurice Falzon, Marthese Galea and Carol Jaccarini. Their paintings reflect a distinctive balance between the discipline of medicine and the creativity of art, offering visitors a perspective shaped by both fields.
During the opening, Hyzler remarked that that day happened to be the feast of St Paul’s Shipwreck on Malta in 60AD. St Paul was accompanied by the evangelist, St Luke, himself a doctor and an artist, who painted the fresco of the Madonna of Mellieħa (Our Lady of the Grotto) directly onto the rock of a natural cave.
Hyzler thanked ECA members and colleagues who attended, and invited all ECA staff to visit the exhibition. He also expressed his appreciation to Vanni Xuereb, ambassador of Malta to Luxembourg, Iva Mrázková, honorary consul of the Czech Republic to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and Victor Grech, the initiator, organiser and curator of the exhibition.
“When these talents are shared, they help create a more human and enriching working environment”
Special appreciation was extended to the participating artists, and in particular to Mallia, who shared personal reflections and moving insights into his medical vocation and artistic inspiration. Hyzler also expressed his gratitude to the ECA Art Panel and its chair.
Finally, he thanked the staff of his private office, the art manager and the ECA logistics team for their support in making the event possible.
Milionis, who welcomed the guests at the exhibition, reminded all that creativity belongs to everyone who nurtures curiosity and passion. He stressed on the importance of well-being at work, balance and recognising talents that go beyond job descriptions.
When these talents are shared, they help create a more human and enriching working environment, he said. All proceeds from the sale of the paintings will be donated by the artists to the Save and Support Trust, a voluntary organisation in Malta that supports good causes by providing financial assistance to individuals and organisations helping vulnerable people in the local community.
Should anyone be interested in acquiring a painting, the Maltese cabinet can provide the relevant details.