Celia Borg Cardona is a Maltese artist celebrated for her distinctive oil paintings that capture people and places from bold, often unexpected viewpoints. Her work transforms familiar scenes into dynamic compositions, inviting viewers to experience Malta’s streets, interiors, and social moments from fresh perspectives.

 

Over the years, Borg Cardona has developed a visual language that blends observation with imagination — a painterly approach that combines careful structure with expressive colour and light. Her fascination with human presence and the rhythm of urban life runs through much of her work, giving even the most ordinary subjects a quiet intensity.

 

Her recent milestones include a major BOV retrospective in 2020 at the National Museum of Archaeology in Valletta, which surveyed several decades of her artistic practice, and the inauguration of a seven-metre x seven-metre  mural at the Farsons Brewery — one of the largest contemporary art projects in Malta.

 

Borg Cardona continues to explore the interplay between people, place, and perspective, affirming her position as one of Malta’s most enduring and insightful contemporary painters.

for creating captivating and thought-provoking artworks. Through her unique artistic vision, Celia explores the interplay of light, color, and form to evoke emotional responses and spark meaningful conversations. Her portfolio encompasses a diverse range of media,   each piece reflecting Celia's dedication to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.
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