Watch: Iconic Maltese Tal-Lira Clock Reimagined In Stunning New Sculpture

A beloved piece of Maltese heritage has been given a striking new interpretation by fine artist and designer Chris Ebejer.

Titled Time Flies, the sculpture reimagines the iconic Tal-Lira clock, transforming one of Malta’s most recognisable household objects into a contemporary art installation exploring memory, transformation and the passage of time.

Ebejer strips the traditional clock of its ornate decorative features, reducing it to a silhouette that serves as the centrepiece of the work. Surrounding it is a spiral of delicate porcelain butterflies, each handcrafted and symbolising change, metamorphosis and the fleeting nature of time.

The installation is enclosed within a frame, reflecting the human desire to preserve memories and hold on to moments that have already passed.

Time Flies forms part of Echoes of Now, Ebejer’s latest exhibition currently on display at the Oratory of the Immaculate within the Jesuit Church in Valletta.

The exhibition runs until 7th June and features a collection of works that blend Maltese cultural references with contemporary artistic expression.

Visitors can view the exhibition at the Oratory of the Immaculate, Jesuit Church, Valletta, with entrance from Archbishop Street. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 7.00pm, Saturday from 9.30am to 9.00pm and Sunday from 9.30am to 1.30pm.

Have you seen this unique take on one of Malta’s most iconic clocks?

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