Christine Mizzi

In this short autobiography I will describe how my combined passion for astronomy and art helped me to evolve both as a person and artist. I will conclude by explaining how my vision to integrate science and art feeds into my artistic approach in the present, and going forward.

Inspiration originated mainly from my Dad’s black-and-white NASA photos that he collected as a teenager. Rummaging through the contents of the box-room when I was a little girl, I was awestruck to discover those NASA photos, my mum’s biology notes, dad’s painstakingly neat, hand-written Physics notes, and mum’s drawings. I saw no boundaries between physics, biology and art – when you observe something deeply, you note its form perhaps by drawing it to enhance understanding. Also, it is striking how microscopic images of biological material and images of deeper space seem to look like abstract art! Physics explained to me why I observed the rainbow effect emanated from crystals, why a stick immersed in water appears bent; why insects float on the water surface.

In recent years I further nourished my devotion to astronomy and art. I discovered astrobiology thanks to online platforms offering courses. The first astrobiology online course I completed felt...

BSc (Hons)
Higher National Diploma in Social Policy
Trainee Coach in Transpersonal Psychology

SOLO EXHIBITION
2020, Miss Freiya’s Cosmic Art, ‘is-Suq tal-Belt’ shopping complex, Valletta

GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021, Miss Freiya’s Cosmic Art, Malta Comic Art Gallery, Notre Dame Gate, Cospicua, Malta
2021, Miss Freiya’s Cosmic Art, L-Artiġjan, Muża (National Community Art Gallery), Valletta, Malta
2019, Malta Comic Con, Malta Fairs and Conference Centre, Ta’ Qali, Malta
2018, Malta Comic Con, Malta Fairs and Conference Centre, Ta’ Qali, Malta
2017, Malta Comic Con, Mediterranean Conference Centre, Valletta, Malta
2016, Malta Comic Con, Magazzino Wharf, Valletta Waterfront, Malta
2015, Colour Fest, Valletta Waterfront, Malta
2014, Artisan Fair, Phoenicia Corinthia Hotel, Floriana, Malta