Context

The number of people seeking asylum in Malta significantly increased at the turn of the millennium.

While the majority arrive by boats leaving from Northern African coastal countries such as Libya, others travel to Malta or seek asylum in different ways, such as the subject in these photos.  

He initially came to Malta to study in 1991 when, suddenly, the Gulf War erupted and then sought refugee status in Malta.

Cultural diversity was not, and is still not, tolerated well by many host countries, often leading to xenophobia and intolerance.

In fact, the phrase 'go back to your country' has become synonymous with local experiences of racism.

The photographic series of images revolves around the topic of immigration in Malta.

The red and white colours represent the Maltese flag.

The split from the text and colour represents the division in society and how many often jump to binary,

yes or no conclusions without understanding nuances.

The cluster of numbers represent how, unfortunately, migrants are often regarded as just a number

without recognising their unique humanity and individual story.

The code is also a cryptic binary message.