Installation by Martinha Maia

Associated with the legend of a giant woman in Malta who transported large rocks, Sansuna is the personification of the tower, the landscape, and the ecosystem of Dwejra. In this landscape, small plants grow, some of which are native, and have thrived due to their resilience and perseverance in difficult conditions. These plants embody the resilience and perseverance of the Maltese people over the centuries.

However, we must not forget that these transformations the island has undergone, and all the struggles faced, have shaped and continue to shape the identity of the Maltese people. We cannot undervalue ancestral knowledge in favour of controlling nature through instrumentalization and manipulation.

Giant reeds are an example of this, being an invasive plant that has been used as raw material for constructing sustainable fishing nets on the island of Gozo.

Read an interview with Martinha by Lea Cordani at the InEnArt magazine.