Claire Farrugia’s (1992) practice explores the fluid boundaries between truth, reality, and lies. Through painting, sculpture, and installations, she examines how contradictions shape our understanding of the world, challenging widely accepted narratives and encouraging reflection.
Her research focuses on liminality in the human experience, particularly the shifting nature of truth and falsehood. Engaging with opposing beliefs, she creates work that does not seek resolution but instead invites dialogue, embracing complexity and uncertainty.
Farrugia holds a Masters of Arts in Fine Arts with distinction from the University of Malta’s Department of Art and Art History and a Masters of Pharmacy from the University of Malta.
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Image by Kim Sammut
Exhibition History
December 2024: Variations on Emergence - Malta Society of Arts, Valletta, Malta
November 2023: Mdina Biennale - Cathedral Museum, Mdina, Malta
November 2023: XQXS - Rosa Kwir, Balzan, Malta
October 2023: No Time To Spare - Gabriel Caruana Foundation, The Mill, Birkirkara, Malta
August 2022: Polymorphs - The Phoenicia, Floriana, Malta
September 2021: Currents II - Desko, Valletta, Malta
July 2021: Strada Stretta Occupy - Dante Alighieri, Valletta, Malta
October 2018: Strait Outta Stretta - The Splendid, Valletta, Malta
July 2018: Misc - The Splendid, Valletta, Malta
Art Residencies
May - December 2024: Variations on Emergence - MSA x ACM, Valletta, Malta
April 2023: My body (is) / (not) your business card in collaboration with Charlene Galea - MUŻA, Valletta, Malta
October 2022: Art in Progress - Sa Manifattura, Cagliari, Italy
Awards
October 2022: Winner of MArteLive Europe (Painting & drawing category)