The art exhibition was opened by Minister Sacramento and Carlos Bandera on the evening of 18th January. Artwork by 37 service users of the Dr Giraldi Home and St Bernadettes Resource Centre is on display at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery in Casemates. There is wonderful display of vibrant and expressive paintings which include two works by the group as a whole. Much work has been put into this exhibition not only from the artists themselves but from those who supported them including five local art students Sophie Bossino, Laura Glendhill Cortes, Kayleigh Ann Thond also local artists Peter Mosca and Christian Hook. Not only will these artworks be displayed locally there will also be a second exhibition held at the Scalvini Museum located in Milan, Italy. This second exhibition will be held from 5th to 27th March at the invitation of Profesor Cristiano Plicato, Director of the Scalvini Museum. All paintings are for sale with several painting being sold on the opening night. The Gibraltar Disability Society would like to congratulate all the artists on their wonderful exhibition and recommend a worth while trip by all to view these amazing paintings which are on show until 30th January.
