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Tanja Roolfs

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Tanja Roolfs is a German designer and master goldsmith who trained at the Staatliche Zeichenakademie Hanau. She has operated her own goldsmith studio in Mainz since 2012 and is a member of the artists’ association GEDOK Mainz-Wiesbaden. Her practice has been presented through exhibitions, residencies and publications in Germany and internationally. Tanja received the Rheinhessen Craft Prize and undertook an artist residency in Rajasthan, India, while her work was also presented at the German Crafts Exhibition at New York NOW in 2016 and 2017.

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Tara Lois Mansell

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Tara Lois Mansell is a contemporary jewellery artist specialising in redesigning meaningful heirlooms and creating bespoke pieces for private clients. Working from her studio in Gozo, she collaborates closely with clients to transform personal stories and materials into sculptural jewellery. She also creates small-edition collections, with her work exhibited internationally in Monte Carlo, Milan and Munich, and locally at MICAS. Featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair and La Repubblica, Tara has received multiple awards, including recognition from the Premju Ġieħ l-Artiġjanat Malti. Each piece is designed to be worn, lived with and passed on.

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Ruslana Grima

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Ruslana Grima recently completed a B.A. in Fine Arts (Honours) at the University of Malta and is currently undertaking a Master’s degree in Education in Art. Her practice spans various media, with particular emphasis on textiles and fabric-based work, including weaving, macramé and handcrafted techniques. Her undergraduate research explored the emotional and cultural value assigned to garments, examining how clothing carries memory, identity and meaning beyond its material function. These ideas continue to inform Ruslana’s work, particularly her exploration of transformation, material reuse and the narratives embedded within worn textiles.

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Marco Parascandalo

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Marco Parascandalo is a Maltese fashion designer and creative director of PARASCANDALO, the label he founded in 2014. Known for his bold and unconventional approach, he blends contemporary design with elements of Maltese identity, culture and language. His work spans ready-to-wear, occasionwear and bespoke design, often exploring fabric manipulation, distinctive silhouettes and unexpected details. Over the past decade, Marco has presented numerous collections at Malta Fashion Week, developing a design language rooted in individuality, self-expression and his philosophy to Dare To Be Different.

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Tomoko Fait

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Tomoko Fait is a Japanese artist whose diverse international path has shaped her creative practice. After serving in the Air Force, she later studied psychology before moving to Israel, where she attended the Tel Hai School of Art and continued her practice in Tel Aviv. Tomoko relocated to Milan in 2002 and began exhibiting widely from 2005, gaining recognition within the contemporary art scene. In 2009, she was included among the “100 Women Who Shaped Contemporary History in Milan” in Le Protagoniste.

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iGuzzini illuminazione

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iGuzzini is an international lighting company dedicated to architecture and the development of lighting culture. For over 60 years, it has explored light as a tool for social innovation, combining design, technology and research to enhance spaces and the way people experience them. Its work spans architectural and urban environments, as well as cultural, hospitality and residential settings. Through innovative lighting solutions balancing visual comfort, performance and design, iGuzzini’s philosophy, Light that Moves, reflects its belief in the power of light to transform spaces, culture, ideas and people.

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Maria Cutajar

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Maria Cutajar is a Maltese fashion designer and academic whose practice centres on careful making and storytelling through clothing. After beginning her fashion studies at MCAST, she received a Malta Arts Scholarship to continue at the Accademia Italiana in Florence and the University of Nottingham, graduating with first-class honours. Her experience strengthened her skills in tailoring, textile experimentation and collection development. Alongside her creative practice, Maria teaches and mentors emerging designers. Her work has been presented at Malta Fashion Week and internationally, combining craftsmanship, cultural influences and storytelling.

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Federica Zahra

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Federica Zahra is a Product Design graduate from MCAST’s Institute for the Creative Arts. Her work is driven by a passion for craftsmanship, authenticity and timeless design. She believes well-designed products should feel distinctive and purposeful, reflecting care in both material selection and construction. Through honest materials, refined detailing and thoughtful design, Federica aims to create products combining originality with functionality and quality. Inspired by the idea that design should carry both presence and meaning, she strives to create pieces with character that can be appreciated beyond trends and passed on through generations.

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Janice Mercieca / Kartelluni

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Janice Mercieca founded Kartelluni in 2022, marking her transition from the structured world of finance into visual expression. Driven by a desire to explore her creative side, she began shaping a brand where imagination takes form and collaboration thrives. Kartelluni provides a space where ideas evolve through connection, with Janice working alongside a vibrant community of artists, designers and illustrators to bring stories to life through poster art.

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Marylynn Naudi

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Marylynn Naudi is an emerging Maltese artist primarily focused on realistic drawing and portraiture, using traditional media to capture emotion, identity and cultural depth. While rooted in realism, she also explores concept-driven projects engaging with Malta’s evolving cultural landscape. Through fine detail, observational accuracy and thoughtful symbolism, her practice bridges classical technique with contemporary themes. Her current work expands into culturally reflective compositions, highlighting the transformation of identity in modern Malta.