“Painting has always been an empowering personal experience. There is a theme going on every time I paint, which could be political, social or personal and which very often concerns the fragility of life. Painting is a powerful way of communication. It gives me so much freedom of expression.”

Matthew Kassar was born in 1968. In 1989 he obtained the Advanced level Certificate in Art from the University of London. In 1991 he achieved the diploma in Art from the Malta School of Art after a four year course. Then in 1997 he completed a one year course in Interior Design. In 2000 he undertook a one year course in ceramics at the school for Crafts in Malta. In 1993 he worked with Italian artist Roberto Cipollone (Ciro) for four weeks at his art studio at "La Bottega di Ciro", Campo Giallo, Loppiano Valdarno, Firenze and in 1997 he assisted him in setting up a personal exhibition at the Museum of Fine Art in Valletta, Malta. Since 1989 he has designed various sets for theatrical representations. At present he teaches art at De La Salle College. In June 2001 he won the 1st. Prize in Malta Biennale.