Bjorn Chircop, (b. 1997) based in Malta, is studying at MCAST institute for the Creative Arts, Malta and reading for the BA (Hons) in Fine Art. Along the way of 7 years of studying mesmerised by the freedom of expression that art provides, Bjorn ventured to a journey of exploration. Through spending seven years of studying art formally, Chircop’s work developed and evolved in a journey of exploration of different disciplines within the arts. Chircop is a multi-disciplinary artist who uses his personal connection to the LGBTQIA+ to explore the concepts, history and the community itself, creating works which reflect these. This involves exploring themes like Drag, LGBTQIA+ history, gender identity, while using mediums that vary from paintings to installation works, and fabric. His work has an element of performance held within the process of creation, playing with contrasts of expressive & repressive while consistently placing importance on the desire to connect with either the audience or the individuals involved in the project.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fine Art
2023
Malta College of Art, Science & Technology
Institute for the Creative Arts, Malta
Advanced Diploma in Art & Design
2019
Malta College of Art, Science & Technology
Institute for the Creative Arts, Malta
Work Experience
Museum Guide (Maltese Pavilion) - Venice Biennale, 2022
1st July - 31st August, 2022
- Informing the visitors on the installation
- Accommodating any queries either on the installation or on the Venice Biennale in general.
- Contribute to maintance with the site officers
- Open & close the pavilion (including cleaning)
Exhibitions
Basketball Court (mural) - AWAS, Hal Far Malta.
January, 2023