Joseph Casha was born in Cospicua in 1939, and discovered his artistic talent at a very young age, thanks to his mentor George Borg. Joseph grew up studying at the School of Art, Valletta [1959 – 1961], at the Accademia di Belle Arti, [1961 – 4], at the Istituto Statale d’Arte [1961 -2], at the Scuola dell Arti Ornamentali [1963 – 4], all found in Rome, and between [1964 -5] he was at Brighton College of Arts and Crafts on an Art Teachers’ Course.

His works of art widely vary in media – plaster to be cast in bronze, limestone, alabaster, marble, various types of wood [occasionally gilded], ceramics, terracotta, fibre-glass, etching, lino-cut, ink and collage, ranging from the non-figurative to natural representation. Casha, besides being a sculptor and ceramist, was also a designer of postage stamps and Trade Fair posters. His sacred art contributions include stained glass windows and tabernacles, and was also responsible for the monument to Pope John Paul II at Attard.

In 2009, the artist published an art book in a limited edition of 500 copies entitled Joseph Casha-Fantasy & Reality, a celebration of art and a tribute to the 50-year long career of the Maltese artist. The book features a rich photographic collection of Casha’s best works of art, amongst which drawings, collages, etchings, stamps, sculptures in every form and media like bronze and plaster of paris, and his signature wood and stone carvings.

In his professional life he was Teacher of Art in state schools, Head of a Primary School and Head of the School of Art where he taught sculpture even after his retirement. Casha was an authentic artist, true to his values, till the very end.

Although Joseph sadly passed away in June 2011 at the age of 71, he leaves behind a rich legacy which his family is proud to share with all those who have his same passion for art.