Sweet, sour and thoroughly modern

Propped on a sofa and illuminated by natural sunlight, beneath several planters dripping with lush foliage, four large canvases lie in wait, hungry to be consumed by more wandering eyes.

In her cosy studio on a blistering winter day, Lisa Falzon is working on her upcoming exhibition, Coca-cola Swimming Pool. The six-piece collection, while humble in size, marks a departure from a lot of Falzon’s previous work, bringing more vibrant and contemporary pieces to the table.
A working artist for 15 years, Falzon has been known for her dreamy and serene digital illustrations, gracing many a book cover with her work, as well as a bespoke jewellery brand – pieces she smiths herself in silver. All of her artistic endeavours have amassed her a rather large online following over the years, and for a long time it was where she conducted most of her business.
Since shutting down her old brand however, Falzon has been eager to create more for herself rather than for the curated needs of her brand.
“When you present yourself online you have to be cohesive and for ages that was my print brand because it was my main source of income... I had to sell these prints so they all had to look the...