Elmo

By Flixkun

'Elmo' from the series 'Embossed'.

Inspired by the knight that adorns the actual bottle as well as the bottler’s surname, Elmo portrays the main gate of Fort St. Elmo. Built on the tip of the Sciberras peninsula, this majestic building served to protect the islands during the Great Siege of 1565 and the Second World War. It has recently been magnificently restored to its former glory, greeting those entering the Grand Harbour.

'Embossed' is inspired by a collection of Maltese bottles from the early 20th century and seeks to offer a glimpse of what may have been forgotten. The Maltese element drawn from the embossed designs on each bottle serves to capture a romanticised nostalgia by animating the Maltese context through simple, yet beautiful visuals.

• Unframed
• Print size: 42cm x 29.7cm
• Printed on Cotton Board Acid Free 250 gsm paper