The Malta Independent 28 July 2026, Tuesday
View E-Paper

‘This is Us’ – A celebration of female artistic expression

Sunday, 21 September 2025, 08:45 Last update: about 11 months ago

27 September – 5 October at Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone, Mosta

Five Maltese women. Five distinct artistic voices. One powerful exhibition.
This is Us brings together the evocative work of Adele Borg, Marika Borg, Tessie Borg, Maria Briffa Bell, and Madeleine Vella Satariano - five friends and colleagues whose shared passion for art has culminated in a vibrant collective showcase. Each artist brings her own unique style, medium, and emotional depth, creating a dynamic fusion of perspectives that promises to stir the soul and ignite the senses.

• Adele Borg paints with romance and texture, drawing inspiration from her travels. Her vivid seascapes, forests, and nudes pulse with life and movement, reflecting her joyful embrace of nature and humanity. Her work is characterised by a heavy impasto technique.
"Art is my way of capturing the poetry of the world around me - its rhythm, its beauty, its mystery."

• Marika Borg, a master of portraiture and plein air painting, captures Maltese streets and scenes with a keen eye and radiant palette. Her works are a testament to observation, tradition, and the beauty of everyday life.
"Painting is my language. Through it, I tell stories of places and people that deserve to be remembered."

• Tessie Borg explores the spiritual and symbolic through abstract compositions. Her art is deeply emotional, often tranquil, sometimes defiant -always resonant with her inner journey and search for meaning.
"Colour is my companion in growth - it helps me explore the invisible, the emotional, the sacred."

• Maria Briffa Bell offers a mystical lens into the human experience. Her fluid, instinctive style invites viewers to interpret and connect, transforming each piece into a personal narrative.
"I paint from instinct, letting the brush lead me into spaces I didn't know I needed to explore."

• Madeleine Vella Satariano channels emotion through expressive finger painting, portraying horses, rough seas, and Mediterranean landscapes with raw energy and sensitivity. Her work is a tribute to nature, freedom, and the legacy of her artistic upbringing.
"I paint with my fingers because it connects me directly to the canvas - no barriers, just emotion."

This is Us is more than an exhibition - it's a celebration of friendship, femininity, and the transformative power of art.

The exhibition is being held at the Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone in Mosta. It will be open to the public from 27 September until 5 October, daily from 10am to 12pm and 6 to 8pm

  • don't miss