SINCUERPO
Wed, Mar 18
|Mithna tal Ghaqba
When layers are removed, what remains is space and presence
Time & Location
Mar 18, 2026, 7:00 PM – Apr 05, 2026, 11:00 PM
Mithna tal Ghaqba, 37 Triq Il- Kbira, Naxxar, Malta
Guests
About the event
SINCUERPO is a solo exhibition by Maltese abstract artist Stefan Carbonaro, opening at Mitħna tal-Għaqba, Naxxar, from 18th of March to 5th of April 2026.
The exhibition presents a restrained and contemplative body of work that explores painting as an act of shedding — removing layers, form, and weight to reveal what remains beneath the surface.
Concept
The title SINCUERPO, Spanish for “without body,” does not refer to absence as emptiness. Instead, it suggests a state reached through release. In this exhibition, the body is not depicted but left behind, allowing the paintings to exist as traces of movement, memory, and presence without enclosure.
Created through a physical process of layering, scraping, and removal, the works reflect a deliberate shift away from accumulation. Carbonaro’s approach mirrors the conceptual core of the exhibition unburdening the surface so that space, texture, and mark can carry meaning.
The exhibition experience has been carefully considered to reinforce these ideas. Minimal wall text, generous spacing, and the historic setting of Mitħna tal-Għaqba create a calm, immersive environment. Visitors are encouraged to slow down and engage intuitively, reflecting on personal experiences of transformation, letting go, and renewal.
About the Artist
Stefan Carbonaro is a Maltese abstract artist whose practice centres on intuitive process, material exploration, and layered surfaces. He has held several solo exhibitions, including Bewsa, 4Senses, and ColourBlind, and has participated in numerous collective shows. His work is driven by disciplined daily practice and an ongoing investigation into reduction, texture, and presence.
Exhibition Details
Dates: 18 March – 5 April 2026
Location: Mitħna tal-Għaqba, Naxxar, Malta
Admission: Free
Acknowledgements
This project is supported by Arts Council Malta. The artist would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters for their invaluable contribution to the realisation of this exhibition. Belair Property, Hansa Wines and Spirits, Beer Head, Neriku Catering and Local Council Naxxar.