Rote Garnelen
German for “red shrimp,” inspired by the deep crimson pigment characteristic of the species.
Early Morning
An impression of fishermen returning to port at dawn with crates of freshly caught shrimp.
Mgarr Harbour
Depicts Mgarr Harbour in Gozo, one of the island’s busiest fishing ports supplying local restaurants.
Good day at sea
A celebration of a successful day’s fishing, developed with expressive brushwork.
Insomnia
Painted during a sleepless night alone in the studio, rendered in an abstract expressionist mode.
The Process
Reads from bottom right to top, visually documenting the painting’s evolution from start to finish.
Marsaxlokk
Named for Malta’s largest fishing village, honouring the local fishermen’s nightly pursuit of the catch.
Boil them in water for at least 4 minutes
Inspired by the shifting tones and colours observed while cooking shrimp in summer.
The Deep
Inspired by childhood memories of the deep, unsettling waters near the islands off St. Paul’s Bay.
Barna
Dedicated to the late Maestro C. Barna, whose influence on this concept began in Sciacca in 2007.