if i were awarded the dover prize, i would use the bursary to create a new body of sculptural work that continues my exploration of memory, place, and transformation. this opportunity would allow me to transition from studio based clay work into larger-scale public installations, using new materials like bronze and resin.
For the past five years, i have developed a strong relationship with clay, learning its limitations and strengths, and now i feel ready to expand my material vocabulary and challenge the boundaries of my practice. bronze brings with it a sense of permanence, history, and weight, while resin offers translucency, fragility, and saturation. the contrast between the two opens up new emotional and visual possibilities, and the bursary would support the high casting costs required to work with these materials.
my goal is to create a series of large, modular sculptures specifically for public spaces. these works will draw from themes of sacred architecture, emotional landscapes, and dislocation, inviting people to reflect and connect beyond traditional gallery settings. i believe public installation is a powerful way to bring sculpture to life, embedding it within daily environments so it becomes part of the rhythm of the everyday, rather than something distant or exclusive.
this kind of engagement is central to my vision for the next phase of my work. i want to create pieces that are not only visually striking, but that also carry meaning and offer space for contemplation. the dover prize would provide the time, resources, and platform needed to make this leap. it would allow me to push both the conceptual and material depth of my work, and to share my practice with wider audiences in meaningful ways, offering work that is grounded, thoughtful, and accessible outside the walls of a studio or gallery.
my practice is deeply rooted in creating work that is both reflective and accessible, and i believe the dover prize would offer a powerful opportunity to bring that vision to darlington. by developing site responsive sculptures that connect with local histories, landscapes, and communities, i hope to contribute to a creative dialogue that resonates beyond the gallery and into the everyday spaces of the town.
through public installations, workshops, and open studio sessions, i would aim to actively engage with darlington’s residents and visitors inviting them not just to view, but to be part of the creative process. my work often explores themes of memory, transformation, and place, which i believe can find strong resonance in a town like darlington with its rich heritage and evolving identity.
raising the profile of the creative arts means creating space for connection, curiosity, and reflection. by situating ambitious sculptural works within public environments, i hope to spark conversations and offer moments of beauty and contemplation in people’s daily routines. ultimately, i see this as a chance to contribute meaningfully to the cultural landscape of darlington and to celebrate the power of contemporary art in shaping place and community.
I am a sculptor and visual artist which my work explores memories of the past, present and future. My practice is rooted in storytelling and each piece becomes an artform for emotion, history, and personal experience. I often draw inspiration from my Maltese heritage and childhood. I would say sculpture is my primary medium, but painting plays a key role in my creative process. I use it as a form of sketching a space where I explore ideas, emotions, and compositions before they become physical. My paintings are expressive and intuitive, offering glimpses into the inner world behind my three-dimensional forms. within this past 8 months i have showed my work in 6 different exhibtions in london , 1 in dublin and upcoming solo show in malta in june ( which wilkl be my first solo ) so i am very nervouse
Yes, I studied history of art and spatial design back home in Malta, but I never truly felt fulfilled there. I left the island eight years ago in search of something more, a space to grow, freedom to explore, and ultimately, to find myself.
Moving to the UK was a turning point. I went on to study a BA in Ceramics at Central Saint Martins to learn the basis of sculpting, and it was there that I truly discovered my voice as an artist. it gave me the confidence to express my ideas fully and the tools to shape my practice into something meaningful and personal.
i haven’t received any grants so far but i have been awarded a residency for 6 months in london
Yes, I run my own studio, I’m the founder of Studio House London, a non-profit organisation that brings together professional artists to collaborate and create within a shared space. The studio operates independently, allowing me to focus on developing my own practice alongside a supportive creative community.
Yes, currently i am working on 3 public instituion, 2 sculpture in malta and 1 in milan. but it is still in process
yes i was featured in a magazine in
– Lincolnshire Life in August 2024 for being highly liked by the public for the Young Sculptor Award in Doddington hall,
– I have been on a newspaper back home in Malta in 2021 for being chosen for NYC x art week doing a workshop for the mexican border,
– I have been in a couple of newsletter galleries –
Bowman gallery (London),
Alveston fine art (London ,
Red Eight (London) ,
Marie Gallery 5 (malta )
Herman auction (Dublin)
yes, currently i am represented by Alveston and Marie gallery 5
yes ,i have been in a residency at the kiln room for 6 months which ended a couple of months ago
Email: camilleriineal@gmail.com
Address: Flat 33 Wilbraham House, Wandsworth Road, London, SW82XD, GB
Local Authority: Neal Camilleri
