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Images from flamboyant to mundane by Prasad Abu Bakr D. H. Shantha Jayalath's exhibition of paintings at Paradise Road Galleries, 2 Alfred House Road, Colombo 3 will conclude on August 20.
In the words of the artist D.H. Santha Jayalath himself colours, lines and shapes are the essential components. This is his 8th public appearance with his work since 1992 through a series of group or solo exhibitions. A bachelor of Fine Arts of the University of Kelaniya, Jayalath is a recipient of many awards including the Best Artist Award at the Annual National Arts and Sculpture Festival held in 1996. 'My effort here is to use the grammar and fundamentals of the pictorial language...', the artist further says of his present work.
In his case pictures need not necessarily be cluttered to speak volumes to the viewer. What attracts one's eyes is the power of empty space in his work, probably that gives one the impression that an isolated image or two that hang desperately on to the composition, gives a major statement in comparison to paintings which otherwise have figures playing an overall role within the entire composition itself. Artist Jayalath further states, "...through the surfaces and smudged patches of paint, the interaction of colours, canvas and the innermost feelings of the mind," he has captured an immense amount of depth in his pictures as any landscape artist would have done. In fact, with lines almost always horizontal or vertical the artist has succeeded in creating an impact of depth with the vast smudges of patchy areas adding to the effect. A limited palette of colours which changes from one picture to another, contrasting from the flamboyant to mundane, with human figures, devoid of any sexual intent; isolated in obscure places within the frame makes Jayalath's work mysteriously interesting. **** Back **** |
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