'Imaginations'
WEHELLE PIYATHILAKE Maharagama special corr.
'Imaginations' is an exhibition of creative oil painting and batik
creations aimed at uplifting, nurturing and developing the creative
skills and talents of Sri Lankan youth, engaged in creative arts and
also exposing them to a wider spectrum of local as well as international
experience.
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Swans |
The exhibition will be organised under the patronage of 'The Mohan
Lal Grero Foundation' and it will be held on December 20 and 21 at the
Lionel Wendt Art Gallery, Colombo 7.
The rare and imaginative creations of world renowned creative artist
and batik designer Somarathna Gomes' creations together with the
productions of sixty of his student artists will be on display at the
exhibition.
Somaratne is the instructor in free art and batik classes conducted
by Mohan Lal Foundation.
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Asokamala |
Besides the number of local and international art exhibitions he has
held, this is the 3rd one he will be holding with his students.
'Imaginations' is a unique mix of the traditional and modern trends and
form of art on a wide variety of themes ranging from life and love to
nature.
Somaratne Gomes' creations have to be viewed not only with one's eyes
but also with one's heart. The aim of 'Imaginations' is not only to
provide optimum opportunities of appreciating the work of art on display
but also to leave in their hearts and minds an indelible and ever green
imprint of what one gazes upon. |
