A flame which never dies - Valletta, Malta - Abstract Public Sculptures on Waymarking.com

The sculpture "A flame which never dies" is a tribute to the Maltese who had an influence on Malta becoming a Nation. Malta has been a British colony and became independent on 21 September 1964.

The sculpture is made of bronze and consists of many smaller elements in soft shapes, which together give the expression of many flames. The sculpture is placed on a triangular podium made of sandstone.

The Maltese artist Valerio Schembri (b. 1969) has created the artwork. He is best known for his ceramic works and has participated in several international exhibitions. (visit link)

At the sculpture there is a sign with information in Maltese, Italian, French and English.

You can read this information:

"A flame which never dies
A tribute to all Maltese who worked passionately so that the Maltese people could become master of its own fate as a nation and determine its future. The monument is the artistic work of Valerio Schembri. It was inaugurated on 7 July 2017 by Prime Minister Joseph Muscat to commemorate Mata's Presidency of the European Council"

Title: A flame which never dies Artist: Valerio Schembri Media (materials) used: Bronze Location (specific park, transit center, library, etc.): St. James Bastion in central Valletta Date of creation or placement: 7/7/2017

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