Saz Mifsud's first solo exhibition is a young artist's take on the vivid colour and movement of Maltese scenery, from luzzijiet (traditional brightly painted fishing boats) to the ubiquitous gallariji (enclosed wooden balconies) found all over the island. 

After obtaining a diploma in Art and Design at Central Saint Martins in London, Mifsud went on to pursue a bachelor's degree in fashion print design at the University for the Creative Arts in Kent. Today she lives and works in Malta, merging art and fashion by digitally printing her own paintings and photographs on fine silk garments in brilliant colours. A recent foray into fine art has resulted in the collection of works on show.

The artist evokes a semi-abstract style through bold, rough brushstrokes, contrasted with more detailed line drawing. Using different textures, she conveys the unpredictable movement of the sea and brings out the dazzling Mediterranean light. The works on show are done in mixed media, using acrylics as the main medium with ink and soft pastels as secondary media.

Saz Mifsud's work will be exhibited at Palazzo de Piro from August 2015.  

Opening night: 6 August, running until 30 September.  www.facebook.com/sazmifsudpainting