My last work from 2006; NOCTURNAL 2 is a stark representation of a village church at night, predominantly executed in blacks and reds. Initially, the cardboard was carefully primed with a mixture of course sand particles and paint, closely mimicking the texture of rough sandpaper. With the help of hurried brushstrokes, the characteristics of a typical Maltese church unfolded at a steady pace. Swift red highlights with a diverse medium complete the painting.

Keith Balzan

 

Related Paintings: NOCTURNAL, WRAPPED IN ORANGE