Sheldon Saliba

Sheldon Saliba (b.2000) is an emerging artist and student reading for a Bachelor of Art (Honours) in History of Art. His themes of research tend to revolve around the changing landscape, both the rural and built environments through works which explore the use of land by experimenting with contemporary interpretations of cabinets of curiosities, sculptural installations, and art activism. Photography is another preferred medium of his and frequently breaks off from traditional photography by using beat up analogue film cameras and manipulating rolls of exposed film.

In 2020, he was part of the ARTIVISTI, a programme by the Arts Council Malta and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ aimed at promoting art and activism, through which he set up a travelling billboard-like installation, visiting various areas of the island and collecting material during each visit which was embedded in cement tiles. In 2022, Sheldon was invited to participate in the Night of Ideas, a youth forum organised by the French Institute and held and the College de France in Paris with the aim of connecting youths from each member state of the European Union to discuss the Environment, International Solidarity and Human Rights.

Exhibitions  solo shows:

2020, Tiles of Occupation, set up at Wied Għomor, l-Aħrax tal-Mellieħa, Xgħajra and Manoel Island, Malta – supported by the Arts Council Malta and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ through the programme ARTIVISTI

 
Collective exhibitions:

 2022, Transitions, Malta School of Art, Valletta, Malta

 2021, 20×20 Exhibition, Christine X Art Gallery, Sliema, Malta

 2021, APS Summer Festival, University of Malta, Msida, Malta

 2021, un/usual occurrence, The Mill – Art, Culture and Crafts Centre, Birkirkara, Malta

 2020, Fotographija Hand Printed, Splendid, Valletta, Malta

 2019, BEING CALYPSO | BEING ULYSSES, G. F. Abela Junior College, Msida, Malta