PLAYING WITH MATCHES is an attempt at surrealism, heavily influenced by the famous painter Joan Miro`. A stylised human form, with which I had already experimented in some of my former works, is encapsulated in the central loop. On the right, his inner spirit is desperately trying to free itself, like some mischievous demon on the loose.

Easily recognizable are 3 safety matches at the top left hand part of the drawing.

Keith Balzan