Meet the Artists Henry Alamango and Galina Troizky

Art critic Prof. Louis Lagana will interview artists Henry Alamango and Galina Troizky about the inspiration and ideas behind their current exhibition at Il-Ħaġar, Lost Paradise. They will share how paradise is a subjective construct—an emotional tapestry of landscapes, community, and culture, tied to our roots and identity. While nostalgia and imagination fuel this connection, paradise often goes unrecognised until it’s lost. The exhibits explore personal and collective visions of paradise, the longing for a better elsewhere, and the realisation that what we seek may have existed in the familiar places and people we left behind.

Henry Alamango is a self-taught artist whose love for nature is deeply rooted in his Mediterranean upbringing, especially the Maltese Islands.  His figurative art features warm light, stone, and vibrant scenery. Preferring water-based mediums, he also experiments with inks, acrylics, pastels, and gesso, often portraying contemporary street life.

Galina Troizky was born in Moscow and trained in applied art and fashion design.  She has lived between Berlin and Gozo since 2003.  Her internationally exhibited art explores the tension between individuals and rapid urban transformation, reflecting her concern over the relentless destruction of architectural environments in the race for modernity.