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Ryan Falzon

Ryan Falzon welcomed us to his studio in Żurrieq ahead of the Malta launch of You Know the Sun Bothers Me, his debut novel SAJF translated into English by Joe Gatt and published by Foundry Editions. We spoke to Ryan about writing, painting, translation, and finding creativity in an increasingly distracted world.
Clint from Stradalia

Meet Clint. Self-taught graphic designer who believes in doing things just right, not fast. And sometimes, “just right” means doing things in a non-linear way, following your own path, and acknowledging that there is not one cut and paste method that will work for every designer. For Clint this eventually led to starting his own lifestyle brand, a spark  inspired by classic car culture and the slow Mediterranean way of life - Stradalia.
Kriss from Pocket Sandwich Studio

MJ sat down with Kristina Zammit Endrich of Pocket Sandwich Studio to chat about creativity, chaotic notebooks, creative risks, and the stories behind her colourful world of illustrations, textiles, and tiny oddities. From sandwiches to sensory processing, Kriss shares the experiences, inspirations, and experiments that continue to shape her ever-evolving creative practice.
Malcolm Ricci from Filfla Chilly Co.

In this interview we get to know more about Malcolm and the multi-faceted journey that led to the founding of Filfla Chilli Co.. Malcolm comes up with new spicy chutney recipes by balancing texture, flavour, and colour. He takes us through this iterative process that is informed by years in different fields and ultimately a love for Malta’s rich culinary history and culture.
Michelle Gruppetta
Michelle Gruppetta is an animator, illustrator and print maker. Her work ranges from colourful, playful and bold to evocative visual narratives, and is influenced mainly by people, animals and culture. Learn more about her work and process in this article. il-lokal: Tell...
Sforma Studio
Maker, designer, architect, artist - it is hard to define Clara Azzopardi from Sforma Studio. Together with her husband Keith, she experiments to transform materials and spaces with meaningful intent. We asked Clara some questions about her creative process, workflow, and...
Thomas from Lazarus Tiles
For many locals, Thomas might need no introduction. You might have seen him at the theatre, in an ad, or heard his voice on the radio! We wanted to know more about his project Lazarus Tiles and what keeps him...
Jonn from Kunjom
Meet Jonn! Designer, product professional, amateur runner, and budding sneakerhead. Jonn Galea gets joy out of solving problems that help humans create positive habits and reach their life goals. He's also the graphic designer behind the Kunjom project, counting more than...
Stephanie from Botanika Natura

We asked Stephanie from Botanika Natura a few questions to learn more about her dedication to crafting natural botanical products that originate from her farm, and are carefully produced in a small workshop overlooking a beautiful valley in the south of Malta. 
Ed Dingli
Step out of the box and onto a walk with Ed Dingli, an artist and graphic designer from Malta keen to play and experiment with different mediums while listening to radio shows, energetic beats, or soft instrumental music. Ed's creative...
Luca Pisani from Pisani Prints
Meet Luca Pisani - marine biologist by day and printmaker by night. Merging colours, his carving skills, and experimenting with linoleum relief printing, Luca’s creative process is inspired by his lifestyle close to the sea and his love for nature....
Rosella from Space for Clay
Clay has given me the idea that you have no control. You can't truly control clay; you can only reach your objective. Repeating a process a hundred times might make you feel in control, but true control is an illusion.
Ioulia from Babau Ceramics
Introducing Ioulia Chante - a Greek architect and craftswoman located in the Maltese islands! Ioulia began to discover pottery and sculpture as a hobby in 2019 until she discovered the endless possibilities of what it meant to create by working with...
Greta and Becky from K.ARTI
With a deep love for design and stationery, sisters Greta and Becky turned their creative doodles and sketches into a thriving studio that merges and shares their passions with the world! We speak about their journey, the dream that drives...
Kane Cali
Step into Kane Cali's world—a creative visionary born in Malta. With a master's from the Royal College of Art and a Bachelor's from the University for the Creative Arts, Kane is a master of ceramics and glass. His studio, nestled...
Andrea from With Love from Our Kitchen
The way to our heart is through our stomachs, or in this case, homemade jams! Using only locally grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs, Andrea produces jams and chutneys using no additives or artificial ingredients; just a minimum amount of sugar...
David Chircop from Mighty Boards
Hamlet, Petrichor, Vengeance, and their newest release, Art Society - these are a few board games created and designed by Mighty Boards, the brainchild of various Maltese creatives working together to make top-quality games, evoking imaginary worlds with gorgeous graphics!...
Celebrating Women's Day: Empowering Female Creatives and Small Business Owners
In a world overflowing with creativity, and entrepreneurship, women are not just contributors but innovators, leading various industries with their small businesses. As we celebrate International Women's Day, we think that it is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on these incredible female creatives!
Astrid from Art of Knots
Inspired by the ample time she had on her hands while in quarantine during the pandemic, Astrid decided to begin creating and learn more about Macramé designs with cotton cords. We asked her a few questions about her inspirations, her...
Joel Xerri from Ferment Island
Ferment Island is a COVID baby that has not stopped growing! Joel Xerri put his free time to use by combining his background as a professional chef with top-quality local vegetables he found available. The chilis quickly came to life through...
Maximilian Saliba
Maximilian Saliba is a designer, illustrator and screen printer based on Gozo. You know him through his limited edition prints of coastal towers around Gozo and 'Eye See a Star', a screen print tribute to David Bowie. Through his studio...