An upcoming exhibition at Mqabba’s Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq is set to unfold and explore the intricacies of our desires, aspirations, and the often elusive nature of our dreams.

Artist Sarah Maria Scicluna works by creating complex structures constructed from thousands of lines. The artist’s aim is to capture the essence of an intangible concept: the unreachable castle of “The Castle” by Franz Kafka, which serves as the main source of inspiration for this work.

“The castle in the novel represents an unattainable goal, an elusive destination that forever haunts the protagonist, as well as the reader,” the exhibition description reads.

“It embodies a seemingly endless labyrinth of bureaucracy, uncertainty, and delusion.”

“Each line becomes a path, a possibility, an illusion, a knot that cannot be untangled. As these lines intertwine and weave together, they form labyrinthine structures that mirror the intricate architecture of our own desires.”

It is said that these become the mazes we create, the mental constructs we navigate, and the illusions we sometimes mistake for reality.

“In a world where the unattainable often captivates us, these structures serve as visual metaphors, becoming the delicate balance between what we covet and the harsh realities that often hinder their realisation.”

The works were created using pen on paper and a pen plotter, enabling the creation of precise lines and complex forms. Ultimately, this work is an invitation to embrace the uncertainty, confront the delusions we encounter, and seek meaning within our existence’s labyrinth.

Sarah Maria Scicluna was born in Malta in 1988. Although her initial studies were in the sciences, she studied Fine Arts at MCAST Art & Design, where she obtained a B.A (Hons) in Fine Arts. She also obtained a Master’s Degree in Digital Arts at the University of the Arts London, Camberwell.

Her work is a continuous exploration of ritual and systems, with a strong emphasis on the process. Scicluna’s work varies from installation to silk screen printing, while often using digital media as a starting point, and using new technologies as part of the process. Sarah Maria Scicluna currently lectures at the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts.

It launches on 18th August and will close on 10th September at Mqabba’s Il-Kamra ta’ Fuq.

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