Exhibition of oil paintings
Asanga has won numerous awards at inter-school competitions during
his student days. The most salient feature in his paintings is the
colour combination that he employs.
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Asanga Padmal Nelundeniya
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Artist Asanga Padmal Nelundeniya, a veteran in the field with 17
years of experience behind him is busy preparing now for his maiden art
exhibition. From his early school days, young Asanga showed signs of
immense talent.
He studied up to G.C.E. Ordinary Level at Paththalagedara Affiliated
School and moved to Sangabodhi Central College, Nittambuwa for his
Advanced Level education.
Asanga honed his skills under the tutelage of the late art teacher of
Veyangoda Maha Vidyalaya late Mr. N. P. Karunarathna. Former principal
of Veyangoda MV Mr. Nimal Rajapaksha too helped on fine tuning the
talents of Asanga with whom he did the temple paintings of the famous
Ballapana Viharaya, Galigamuwa.
Asanga has won numerous awards at inter-school competitions during
his student days. The most salient feature in his paintings is the
colour combination that he employs which he has developed to an
admirable level during a career spanning 17 years. He is also a much
sought after artist in designing banners and other art works. Asanga is
also in much demand during the Vesak season for “Thorana” paintings.
Though versatility is his forte, his speciality is oil paintings.
The maiden art exhibition of Asanga Padmal Nelundeniya will be held
at Lionel Wendt Art Gallery from 19th to 21st September, 2008 (19th 3
p.m. to 8 p.m.) (20th & 21st 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Art loving public should extend their best wishes and good luck to
the inaugural art exhibition of Asanga.
- Hiran C. Galappaththi |
