Kolonna Eterna, Ceramic monument in San Ġwann, Malta
Kolonna Eterna is a ceramic monument in San Ġwann featuring a vertical structure that resembles an Egyptian obelisk. The work stands approximately 6 meters tall and rises prominently from its surrounding neighborhood location.
The monument was created by Maltese artist Paul Vella Critien and inaugurated in 2003 in the neighborhood. The ceremony took place with Prime Minister Eddie Fenech Adami in attendance.
The column blends modern artistic expression with forms rooted in Mediterranean design traditions. It demonstrates how contemporary creators draw inspiration from regional building styles and classical references.
The work sits near Santa Margerita Chapel in San Ġwann and is easy to spot from the street. It is walkable and visible from the surrounding area, making a visit straightforward.
The artwork bears a signature on its back reading 'Paul Vella Critien Kolonna Eterna San Gwann, Malta, 2000'. This mark connects the work to its creator and documents the time of its creation.
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