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In 2005, having realized his childhood Maltese dream of holding two artistic exhibitions in Paris, Michel D'Anastasio decided to direct his creative energy toward Hebraic Calligraphic Art.Michel had long admired the squarish Hebrew letter. His journey to Hebraic Calligarphy also pays direct homage to Michel's familial roots, Sephardic Jews expelled from Spain in 1492 who found refuge and home for generations on Gozo, in the Maltese Archipelago.Michel's interest in Hebraic Calligraphy was re-triggered by an inspiring trip to Israel in 2004. During Michel's trip, Michel found that his appreciation of Hebrew calligraphy grew and this initial admiration provided inspiration, leading to a journey of artistic renewal and enlightenment.On his return to Paris and inspired by the trip, Michel began to learn and experiment with Hebrew Calligraphic works. He discovered in the Hebrew letters qualities of both vitality and liberation.By constant study and attention to the calligraphy, Michel first mastered the contours of the Hebrew alphabet and then experimented with modernizing it. This diligent study and awareness bought about an artistic expression that released a new oeuvre of artistic work; a universe created by a fresh palate of forms and signs. Michel has since produced works which he feels artistically far surpass his past work with the Latin alphabet.Today, Michel D'Anastasio continues to work from Paris, immersing himself in the fascinating culture and history and traditions of the Hebrew alphabet. His work brings light and meaning to the shapes and forms created by his handiwork.
