Local artist Julinu’s exhibition will feature playful yet thought-provoking oil paintings that present a strangely familiar alternate universe.
Award-winning artist-illustrator Julian Mallia, also known as Julinu, will soon present his first solo painting exhibition that promises to offer alternative visual interpretations of familiar notions and elements from pop culture.
While the exhibition’s quirky title gives an indication of the artist’s inherent deadpan humour, it also acts as an apt metaphor.
“We’re all familiar with what ravioli look like, but you never really know what’s inside until you actually try them out,” explains Julinu. “Similarly, these paintings’ aesthetically-pleasing, outward appearance may conceal more thought-provoking implications. In essence, I am borrowing techniques from the traditional fine art world to challenge contemporary notions and playfully explore the hazy overlap between verbal and visual language.”
Although he originally graduated in Psychology, Julinu pursued a creative career that has earned him recognition from the AOI World Illustration Awards and has led him to be recently featured in The Power and Influence of Illustration, a book published by Bloomsbury UK.
'Chame Sutra' by Julinu
The exhibition will also include a short making-of documentary, some giveaways and a catalogue featuring all displayed work, alongside refreshments including assorted ravioli.
More information regarding Julinu and his work may be found online at www.julinu.com.
