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Barrelism: Camouflage and other creations by Prasad Abu Bakr An exhibition of works which includes visuals in three dimensional form by artist Chandraguptha Thenuwara is presently on at the Vibhavi Gallery of the Sarvodaya Centre, Ethul Kotte. Thenuwara who kind of invented barrelism as an art statement during the earlier stages of his career as a professional artist, has come to be recognised with his invention which leads him to come up annually with a variety of barrels; expressing his feelings towards the extended ethnic crisis that has prevailed in the country with hardly a solution in sight.
His present exhibition is in memory of the events that took place in this country on July 23, 1983 and also dedicated to the demise of Neelan Thiruchelvam who was a victim of the series of brutal events that engulfed our country since the black July of 1983. Thiruchelvam who raised his voice against the atrocities of the LTTE at international forums paving way to serious dialogue concerning it was blown up on the morning of July 29, 1999 as he was leaving his home at Kynsey Road. Thenuwara's work is more a silent essay of events presenting the fear that engulfed our country during those troubled times. The monstrosity still prevails, hiding behind a facade of peace. The artist who speaks of the definition of the word camouflage, states that the French term which is used to express a sense of 'presence without being obviously noticed'. It was in 1915 that the French army sought the assistance of artist to design camouflage outfits for its troops.
In case of Thenuwara's work, he has used the numerous designs and colours widely used for camouflage purposes locally during the past events of civil war both by the army and the LTTE as a mode of expression to his extensive essay of works. The futility of war based on the many lives that has been lost over the years owing to the many events that followed the infamous July incidents is a clear message what the artist is striving to bring to the notice of his viewers through his work. `The sad part is that many intellectuals of all levels also lost their lives besides innocent civilians during the process' says Thenuwara giving more reason to his exercise. Artist Thenuwara's present exhibition projecting on a topic that he has brought forward into public view from time to time during the past, does not fail to rekindle the fragment of fear that our society was exposed to, since 1983. 'Barrelism: Camouflage and other creations' is open to the public daily except Mondays from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm and from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. The exhibition ends on July 31. ####### Studio Times holds exhibition A series of informal exhibitions will be held by Studio Times at its premises in Skelton Road. The first in the series will commence on Wednesday July 28 and continue till Saturday July 31, from 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m. daily.
Scheduled dates for the series of exhibitions July 28-July 31, 2004, September 29-October 2, November 24, November 27, 2004, from 8.00 a.m.- 8.00 p.m. daily at Studio Times Ltd., 16/1 Skelton Road, Colombo 5. Inquiries: 94-11-2595569, [email protected] ####### Arts and sculpture exhibition by Asela Kuruluwansa
He is known to be one of the best young artists in Sri Lanka. Nissanka is particularly interested in temple murals and this exhibition will present a collection of their finest paintings and sculptures. |
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The forthcoming exhibition will include special features on the
Rajarata region, a portfolio of birds as photographed by the Studio Times
team and as drawn in the 1880s by Vincent Legge and a Selection of People
Photographs by Nihal Fernando and Pat Decker.
An exhibition of Arts and sculpture by two young talented artists,
Damith Krishantha and Nissanka Kumara will be held at Hotel Tilanka, Kandy
from today (19) till August 5. Damith who is an ardent Picasso adherent,
has received recognition here as well as abroad for his creative and
unique work.
