Women in Malta is an portrait exhibition project consists of women who are over 40, living in Malta and successful in their field and made their contribution to the country and people. In March 2015, Women in Malta Exhibition was held at the Malta Chamber of Commerce, Valletta. Now Amanda is undertaking the Women In Malta project for 2017.
Look at this gorgeous portrait of Marcia! She is one of those strong ladies who took on a lot on her shoulders. A real-life superwoman. She takes care of her family, pets, elderly parents and a career. However, even the strongest among us need a moment to breathe and recharge. Recognizing the importance of self-care,…
Location:Casa Rocca Piccola Helga Ellul – Director of ADVISE LTD, former CEO of Playmobil for over 30 years. Helga was the first of the 15 women I met. She responded to my invitation in a few days and we were soon corresponding, and set a date for our meeting very quickly. I couldn’t believe that…
Location:Casa Rocca Piccola Joan Abela – Historian Joan is the chairperson of the Steering Committee for the Rehabilitation of the Notarial Archives and the President of the Notarial Archives Resources Council. She has a cheerful voice when she talks and from her her eye shadow and her outfit I can see that she loves bright…
Location:Teatru Manoel Laurie Pace – Olympian, former Judoka I met Laurie on a Saturday morning at the National Museum. I was sitting by the sea with a cup of cappuccino. I was early. It was very beautiful late autumn weather, the sunlight, cloud, and the colour of the sea just wonderful. Unfortunately there was a…
Location:Teatru Manoel Sandra Mifsud – Dancer, Educator Sandra came into my studio wearing a t-shirt and comfy soft shoes, with the natural slim figure of a dancer. She gave me a beautiful smile as she walked in. She talks in a very soft tone and never in a hurry. I asked what she thought about the…
Locations: Malta Chamber of Commerce Lorraine Spiteri – Chairperson of the Malta Confederation of Women’s Organisations She has been an activist in the women’s movement in Malta since 1978. Her main academic background and research are related to women and gender issues with special focus on the labour market and the media. The MCWO is an…
Location:Mediterranean Conference Centre Janet Mifsud – Professor in Pharmacology of University of Malta There were 5 days of photo shoots for ‘Women in Malta’. I got up 5:30am, left home about 6:30am to get to Valletta before 8am. I made sandwiches for my team and I. But after I got the basil from Janet, it…
Location:Mediterranean Conference Centre Dress by Elisha Camilleri Designs | Fabric by Camilleri Paris Mode Rebecca Farrugia Hall – Flutist at Malta Philharmonic Orchestra I remember that I wanted to have a musician in my project. A musician who is actively performS music. I ask around and I found her. She had an interesting interview on internet…