Set the scene.
Caruana, who lived from 1929 to 2018, worked as a sculptor, ceramist and painter. He exhibited in Japan, Germany and Australia.
Here’s the twist.
Volcanic Metamorphosis, dated 1990, brings ceramic, fabric and other materials together. The material list itself offers clues: this artwork asks for more than a glance at painted colour.
Why it still matters.
Other works in the Central Bank collection use poster colour on paper. Compare the surfaces: a ceramic construction and a painted sheet invite different kinds of looking.
🧠 One to think about +
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