Chapter 02

C. Bonello Minuti is a Maltese artist working primarily in oil painting, with a strong focus on figurative, religious and aviation subjects. His work combines traditional painting techniques with dramatic light, atmosphere and carefully observed detail, often aiming to create a strong emotional or narrative presence. Painting since 2004, he has developed his practice over many years through commissioned works, personal projects and aviation-related subjects. His recent work continues to explore both classical figurative themes and contemporary aviation imagery, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, storytelling and distinctive visual character. favourite quote “When creating art, do it from your heart; the rest will come naturally.”

Patrizia Madiona is a 3D sculpture-on-canvas artist whose works transform walls into bold, cosmic-inspired statements. Inspired by anime, cinema, and unseen energies, her art merges texture, movement, and abstraction to create immersive pieces that invite curiosity and conversation. Each piece is designed not only to enhance a space but to make it feel alive—because, as she describes, “your walls deserve a main character too.” In a world that often seeks structure and certainty, her art is about embracing the unknown—where chaos and order coexist, and where each viewer finds their own meaning within the layers. Each artwork is more than just texture and colour—it holds energy, emotion, and a story waiting to connect with you. May it spark inspiration, evoke curiosity, or simply bring you a sense of wonder every time you look at it; a reminder that art, like life, is layered—ever- evolving, revealing new depths with time.

Christabelle Azzopardi is a Malta-based oil painter whose practice combines a realist approach with abstract elements. Her work is rooted in figurative and personal influences, exploring the relationship between imagery, memory, and personal experience through layered oil painting.
 Azzopardi's artistic practice began with the influence of her mother, who first introduced her to art and continues to play an important role in her artistic development. Her practice focuses on discovering and working from personal photographs, using them as a starting point to explore different approaches to painting. She experiments with projection techniques to transform photographic references into expressive painted compositions.
 Personal and family imagery remains an important element within her work, allowing Azzopardi to explore how photographs can preserve, reconstruct, and reinterpret memories. Azzopardi is based in Malta and graduated with a BA (Hons) in Fine Arts from the MCAST Institute for the Creative Arts. She is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Art, with the aim of becoming an art teacher.
 Her work has been exhibited at the MCAST Open Day in 2022 and at the Spazju Kreattiv ICA Festival in 2025.