REFLECTIONS OF TRANQUILLITY

Richard Saliba

Reflections of Tranquillity showcases a selection of oil paintings that exemplify Saliba’s enduring commitment to capturing the subtle harmonies of natural light, atmospheric space, and the Maltese countryside. With a career spanning more than five decades, Saliba has become one of Malta’s foremost interpreters of landscape, celebrated for his luminous palette and evocative sense of place. These landscapes invite viewers into quiet vistas suffused with light and colour. His compositions often situate the viewer at the edge of expansive fields or gently rolling terrain, where rich hues of ochre, olive and azure converge in rhythmic brushwork that conveys both calm and quiet intensity. The works balance representation and abstraction, embodying a contemplative sensibility that encourages sustained engagement. As such, the exhibition promises to resonate with both seasoned collectors and new audiences drawn to contemplative contemporary painting.