Artist Statement

Lana Berty Spiteri is a multimedia artist with a passion for storytelling, delving into themes of activism, politics, and queer experiences. Finding solace and purpose in artistic expression, they see it as a means of healing and fostering community connections. Their art spans an array of mediums, from animation, illustration, zine making, photography to poster design.

Malta has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in the European Union remaining mostly unaltered since the mid-1850s, the country grapples with issues of high rates of teenage pregnancies and a lack of comprehensive sexual education. By creating a political installation inspired by traditional Maltese pavilions and incorporating symbolism and imagery, this project seeks to prompt public discourse and challenge existing local power structures such as the government and the Roman Catholic church. In essence, this highlights the transformative potential of digital art as a powerful tool for advocacy and activism in the pursuit of abortion choice and access for all individuals.