Visually-impaired artist Maria Elich is holding her first exhibition of paintings at the Ħamrun local council offices.
Elich, who has been painting for a number of years, has chosen the colours red and black for this specific exhibition – colours which are traditionally linked with Ħamrun.
The artist is also the general secretary of the voluntary organisation Visual and Non-Visual Network which was established in the past year. It aims at attracting sighted and non-sighted persons to the arts, a healthier environment and more inclusion in society.
Elich and other visually-impaired members attend regular workshops led by Maltese ceramist Charles Sammut. With the help of Noel Farrugia, founder of the NGO, they are planning a future event devoted to their ceramic work.