Aside from the Vatican, Malta is probably one of the smallest and most Catholic countries in the world, and these religious influences are visible in the work. There is also a hint of Arab-Islamic influence, as the initial settlers in Malta were the Phoenicians (from modern-day Lebanon, Syria and Palestine), and there are similarities between the Maltese language and Arabic. I dedicate the work to Grandma, Dina - my Mother figure in this life, and the reason I’m so proud to be Maltese.
The focus is identity and heritage, which is so important to me as someone from a Mixed-Religious, Mixed-Heritage background; it is crucial to show people like me that there is space for us in the Creative Industries.