THE ARCHETYPE SERIES

Exhibition Catalogue

2022

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THE ARCHETYPE SERIES presents Norbert Francis Attard’s fifteen-piece sculpture collection, created from foldable measuring rulers reinterpreted to convey new meanings. Drawing on the tradition of objet trouvé and linked to symbolist, minimalist, and conceptual art, the series transforms the rulers into archetypes—symbols that explore themes like geometry, nature, pop culture, and the intersection of high and low art. Inspired by Plato’s concept of 'pure form,' each sculpture offers a vessel for deeper thought, with the consistent black color, silver fixings, and metal material emphasizing the shift from object to idea. Featuring critical essays and an interview by Ann Dingli, the curator of the exhibition, and a foreword by Chris Briffa, the catalogue delves into the philosophical and symbolic dimensions of Attard’s work.