Artist CO-MA presents his second solo exhibition, 'Every Saint Has a Past and Every Sinner Has a Future,' at Spazju Kreattiv in Malta from May 9 to June 29. Curated by Lily Agius, the show interprets the seven deadly sins—pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, and sloth—through large-scale oil paintings on canvas and wood, marking a shift from the charcoal medium used in his 2021 debut. The artist draws inspiration from Norse mythology, Renaissance and Baroque art, and Dante's Divine Comedy, exploring these vices as universal human failings rather than strictly Catholic concepts.
The exhibition matters because it represents a significant artistic evolution for CO-MA, a self-taught Maltese artist, as he experiments with oil paint and color for the first time. By framing the seven deadly sins through mythological and historical lenses, the show prompts viewers to reflect on timeless human behaviors and moral boundaries, questioning whether society has truly changed. It also highlights the growing contemporary art scene in Malta and the role of venues like Spazju Kreattiv in supporting local artists.