The statue featured in CORNER SAINT actually adorns a Valletta crossroad, corner with St Lucia Street. I tried to exploit the acute perspective to add a dynamic touch to a painting which was left predominantly white. In my opinion, these white touches proved to be a winning recipe, allowing the drawing to ‘breathe’, whilst contrasting starkly with the overworked stonework of the wall.

Keith Balzan

 

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