Four Maltese artists — Kevin Sciberras, Christine Porter Lofaro, Henry Falzon, and Andrew Micallef — come together in a collective exhibition titled Earth, Water, Wind and Fire
United by a deep connection to nature and its elemental forces, each artist offers a unique interpretation of the natural world, reflecting its raw power, subtle beauty, and enduring presence in our lives. Through diverse styles and mediums, this exhibition explores the poetic and symbolic resonance of the four classical elements — from the grounded strength of earth to the dynamic movement of wind, the fluidity of water, and the transformative energy of fire.
Henry Falzon’s ability to abstract these elemental interactions into powerful, evocative compositions makes his contribution a poetic and essential thread in the exhibition’s narrative. His work speaks of both the raw physicality of Malta’s landscape and the invisible forces — wind, light, heat — that continually shape it.
Andrew Micallef’s contributions to Earth, Water, Wind and Fire ground the exhibition in the enduring beauty and quiet strength of the element earth. His meticulous paintings of birds, plants, and natural textures reflect a deep reverence for the Maltese landscape and its ecological richness.
Christine Porter Lofaro’s works bring a compelling, playful, and symbolic dimension to the Earth, Water, Wind and Fire exhibition. At first glance, her pieces might seem rooted in pop aesthetics and visual wit — but beneath the surface lies a thoughtful engagement with the elemental forces that shape human experience.
One of the glorious works in the show, Going All In (below), is from a series of paintings that draws on elements from fairy tales and fables and adapts them to reflect contemporary themes and everyday concerns.
“The king and queen are the dominant figures, yet they are represented by faceless wooden dolls draped with satiny fabric,” says Christine. “This very general and anonymous rendition of the royal couple is an attempt to symbolize the diverse existing types of couples in relationships. The king and queen work as a team and each brings their own flavour and strengths in the things they do. At times, life throws curve balls your way and presents you with challenging situations, and it is during these instances where couples need to be open to take risks, relinquish their control, give it their all and just go all in, with the aim to come out stronger and even closer. Stylistically, I bring together hyperrealism and pop art elements in an attempt to create a unique dimension where things that are real and that we are very familiar with, co-exist and merge with 2-dimensional elements in an imaginary space that still echoes references to our contemporary everyday life, and the situations we might face daily.”
Kevin Sciberras’s work invites viewers to slow down, tune in, and consider the unseen forces that shape our internal and external landscapes. His pieces form an introspective counterpoint in the exhibition, balancing the symbolic, the representational, and the sensory.
The exhibition opens on Friday 4th April at 7pm and runs till 25th April. It invites art lovers to experience nature through the eyes of four established artists whose works continue to shape the local visual art scene.
