Grotto girl is a transformative artist-led community outreach initiative and artist residency by Louise Chircop.
Drawing from her upbringing in a post-WWII Maltese immigrant household in Sydney, Australia, the artist weaves together personal and community narratives. Just as people draw water from a well, Grotto Girl draws stories from the people, using MUŻA's central courtyard well as a conceptual starting point. Identifying herself as the Grotto Girl, the artist transforms this space into a symbolic grotto - an evolving expression of collective voices, histories, and identities. Her journey serves as a catalyst for reconnection, inviting the Maltese community to explore their sense of identity while joining her on a shared path of discovery.
As part of her residency, the artist leads hands-on workshops and interactive art-making sessions, where participants contribute to the creation of the grotto. The project will culminate in a celebratory exhibition that is both a showcase of these community-created artworks and an immersive artwork in itself. Echoing the spirit of Maltese festival culture, this Festa of Grotto Girl honours the power of collective story telling, cultural heritage, and artistic expression. This exhibition, fosters unity, empathy, and cross-cultural exchange.
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