GEOMETRIC SKY

A collection of charcoal drawings and hand-crafted objects by multi-disciplinary artist CO-MA will be presented at Green Shutters Pop-Up Space in Floriana until the 3rd of December. Opening on the evening of 11th of November and curated by gallerist Lily Agius, this will be the artist’s second solo show, however, this time with the addition of lamps and hand-crafted furniture that he has been working on this year.

CO-MA’s desire to experiment is at the forefront of his art practice. Replacing his paintbrush for sticks of charcoal and “using cheap, glittery make-up brushes” in 2019, he began creating strikingly vivid portraits, which mesh desolate bodies and figures in decay with mystical, otherworldly overtones. His work has no frills but contrasts living in the world of black and white.

“Charcoal gives me freedom to have a full range of control to play with values, textures and intricate details. I’m drawn to…