Botanicals
Acrylic on panel
By Lisa Cassar
20 cm x 20 cm
2026
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Rainbow is a vivid depiction of foliage with blade-like leaves sweeping outward to create a sense of radiant growth, rhythm and lift.
Acrylic on panel
By Lisa Cassar
30 cm x 30 cm
2026
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Under the Carob is a warm depiction of the carob tree, where dark, ripening pods contrast with the soothing green hues of the foliage. The interplay of colour and form invites the viewer to pause and rest beneath the tree’s generous canopy, evoking a sense of shelter and calm.
The carob tree (sigra tal-harrub) is a distinctive feature of the Maltese landscape, thriving in the islands’ dry climate and rocky terrain. Prized for its resilience and longevity, it has provided food, shade and sustenance for generations, forming an enduring part of Malta’s rural heritage.
Acrylic on panel
By Lisa Cassar
30 cm x 30 cm
2026
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Harvest is a dynamic portrayal of an olive tree at the beginning of the harvest season. Bold, energetic lines and rich tones create a sense of movement and vitality, drawing the viewer into an atmosphere of abundance and anticipation.
The olive tree (sigra taz-zebbug) is deeply rooted in Malta’s agricultural and cultural heritage. Cultivated across the islands for centuries, it stands as a testament to resilience, sustenance and the enduring relationship between people and the land.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
44 cm x 64 cm
2025
Framed
Signed by the artist
We’ll Walk to the Tower at Dusk fills the frame with the prickly pear, known locally as il-bajtra tax-xewk. In this composition, form and shadow are carefully balanced, captured in the heavy, direct light of midday. The title alludes to countless walks to this location dear to the artist's heart, the coolness of the evening bearing witness to years of joy and pain, now preserved in one single frame.
In the Maltese landscape, prickly pear plants often line the narrow paths leading to coastal towers. They act as silent markers of time and passage, thriving in rocky soil regardless of the season. Here, the cactus represents an enduring companion standing watch over the landscape as day turns to dusk.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
40 cm x 80 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Green Giant is a vibrant semi abstract celebration of the iconic prickly pear cactus. Moving beyond traditional botanical art, the piece uses bold acrylic contrasts and rhythmic geometry to highlight the sculptural power of the plant within the Maltese landscape.
The prickly pear (il-bajtra tax-xewk) is an intrinsic part of Malta's rural identity and associated with traditional Maltese stone walls. A symbol of endurance, it is prized for its medicinal properties and its ability to thrive in the harshest sun. In this work, the species represents a silent and powerful presence that defines the character of the island’s countryside.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
80 cm x 80 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
In the Thick of It moves inward into dense shade where tall reeds fill the frame and light begins to recede. Painted in darker acrylic tones, the composition creates a sense of immersion suggesting a quiet enclosed space where the outside world falls away.
Common reeds (il-qasba l-kbira) often form dense thickets in Maltese wetlands and valleys. Historically used for everything from musical instruments to traditional construction, these reeds create natural barriers and sheltered habitats. In this work, the species represent a hidden sanctuary within the local landscape.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
154 cm x 64 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Blue Dusk is a semi-abstract meditation on the prickly pear cactus, bathed in the quiet blues of evening. Through this dreamlike palette, the familiar form becomes a study of stillness and resilience rooted in the Maltese landscape.
The prickly pear (il-bajtra tax-xewk) is an intrinsic part of Malta's rural identity, associated with traditional Maltese stone walls. Beyond its iconic fruit, the plant is a symbol of endurance, historically used for its medicinal properties and as a natural boundary. In this work, it represents a silent, enduring presence within the hush of the countryside.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
108cm x 145cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Big Fig is a vibrant celebration of this well-known plant of the Mediterranean, where striking greens and touches of turquoise create a rich interplay of colour and light. Its bold forms and expressive brushwork capture the vitality of nature, inviting the outdoors into the living space.
The fig tree (siġra tat-tin) has long been a familiar feature of the Maltese landscape and countryside. Valued for its generous shade and abundant fruit, it is a symbol of resilience, growth and the enduring connection between people and the natural environment.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
70 cm x 100 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Giants captures the agave plant at the height of summer, its leaves rising in strong sculptural lines. Painted in acrylic, the work reflects the quiet presence of the plant, conveying both strength and a restrained sense of grandeur.
In Malta, the agave (is-sabbar tal-Amerika) is a naturalised icon often found along cliff-edges. Its fibers were historically used for rope-making, and the plant remains a striking symbol of resilience, thriving in the island's extreme heat and rocky soil.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
40 cm x 80 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Goodbye lingers on a carob tree as its mature pods and dense green foliage fill the frame. The work marks a seasonal turning point where the ripening fruit signals the end of summer. It carries a reflective tone that acknowledges endings and the quiet inevitability of change.
The carob (il-harruba) is a protected species in Malta and a symbol of national heritage. Known for its extreme longevity and resilience, it has been iconic to the islands for centuries. Traditionally, its pods are harvested to create gulepp tal-harrub, a medicinal syrup and a staple of local culture.
Acrylic on canvas board
By Lisa Cassar
34 cm x 34 cm
2025
Framed
Signed by the artist
Tangled is an angular, close-up study of the agave plant, its earthy tones and heavy, interlocking shapes convey the plant’s powerful presence during the intense Maltese summer.
The agave (is-sabar tal-Amerika) is a common sight in Malta along traditional rubble walls. Known for its resilience, architectural forms and the inter-weaving of it leaves.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
30 cm x 30 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
I Can Taste my Childhood draws on a personal landscape shaped by memory and familiarity. A tribute to the peach tree from the artist’s early life, it captures a sense of place and time rather than just the fruit itself.
In Malta, the peach tree (is-sigra tal-hawh) has been cultivated for generations, particularly in fertile valleys and private domestic gardens. It is a nostalgic symbol of the Maltese summer, representing the sweetness of the harvest and the continuity of family life. This work explores the enduring presence of the tree as it remains a sensory anchor and a definition of the perfect peach.
Acrylic on canvas
By Lisa Cassar
30 cm x 30 cm
2025
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Something About the Light captures the moment sunlight filters through eucalyptus branches, transforming the ordinary into something luminous. The composition focuses on the quality of light as it moves through the foliage.
In Malta, the eucalyptus (l-ewkaliptus) is an iconic feature of the landscape. Originally introduced to drain marshes, it is now prized for its medicinal properties and distinct scent. This work highlights its elegant forms and their interplay with the natural light.
Acrylic on canvas board
By Lisa Cassar
39 cm x 34 cm
2024
Framed
Signed by the artist
Walk Again is a semi abstract study of reeds focusing on their natural rhythm and movement. Overlapping green blades set against indigo shadows create a sense of density and quiet shelter. Through layered brushwork, the piece captures the repetitive patterns of the Maltese landscape where foliage sways in the breeze.
In Malta, the common reed (il-qasba l-kbira) is an iconic sight in valleys and watercourses. Historically used for traditional windbreaks and baskets, it serves as a symbol of utility and resilience. By focusing on this species, the work explores nature’s endurance and the restorative act of returning to familiar surroundings.
Acrylic on canvas
By Natasha Dadush
50 cm x 70 cm
2021
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Old Key is a studio painting the artist created to remind her of a trip to Provence. The region in southeastern France, famously frequented by Van Gogh, Picasso and Cezanne, is also known globally for its iconic fields of lavender.
Acrylic on canvas board
By Natasha Dadush
49 cm x 49 cm
2020
Framed
Signed by the artist
A studio painting in the artist’s signature style, Twilight Roses was painted from life and features a bouquet of pink and white roses in a glass jug, captured in loose, painterly brushstrokes.
Acrylic on canvas
By Natasha Dadush
70 cm x 70 cm x 3.5 cm
2020
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Wild Poppies reflects the artist’s love of painting colourful wildflowers. This still life with poppies was painted in the studio and pays tribute to the beauty of spring.
Acrylic on canvas
By Natasha Dadush
70 cm x 70 cm x 3.5 cm
2021
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Wildflowers is typical of the artist’s distinctive impressionistic style. Painted in the studio from life, the piece depicts a loose bunch of violet and yellow spring wildflowers in a glass vase.
Acrylic on canvas board
By Lisa Cassar
40 cm x 40 cm
2026
Unframed
Signed by the artist
Painted en plein air in the gardens of the British High Commissioner's residence, Fading is a harmonious interplay of blue tones and burnt sienna. The work captures a tranquil corner of lush, abundant growth, evoking a quiet moment where light, colour and nature gently converge.