Published: December 13, 2025 9:51 am Henry is the nephew of Esprit Barthet the famous Maltese painter who's studio was in the same building were Henry lived. As a child, Henry hung around the studio always trying to emulate Esprit. The artist inspired Henry, teaching him to appreciate colour; he was always fascinated by how his uncle managed to create such beautiful paintings out of a blank canvas. Lessons taught by Esprit Barthet, experience in Interior design and years in the paint industry, made Henry a colourist, knowledge of colour, reflection in waves, subtle hues of flowers and plants, shapes, movement, action, mood, are all seen in Henry.s mainly figurative paintings. These display the discipline of the drafting background, correlation of shapes and colour are an inheritance from the layout of retail and domestic spaces in Interior Design. The artist shares "I draw what I see".
