Dell u Dawl

Alex Dalli

April 2025

Alex Dalli, one of Malta’s most distinctive contemporary artists, presents Dell u Dawl, an exhibition that distills his artistic vision into compositions of striking simplicity and profound depth. His artistic practice is a reflection of his character: a man of few words but profound thoughts, who expresses himself most eloquently through his art. Rendered in mixed media, Dalli’s works reveal a meticulous layering of textures that add a tactile dimension to his minimalist aesthetic. Through abstraction, he reduces forms to their essence, creating paintings that evoke both stillness and intensity. His restrained palette, combined with rich textures, conveys an instinctive ability to distill form to its most fundamental elements. Drawing inspiration from both natural and architectural forms, Dalli elevates the overlooked and the ordinary into contemplative subjects, revealing a profound sensitivity to space, light, and shadow.