Inspired by nature
Three young artists have been inspired to transfer the exultation
they felt towards the beauty of nature on to canvas as expressions of
art. They are Rajeewa Mallawaarachchi, Rupika Nissankarachchi and Sunil
Shantha. An exhibition of their paintings will be held on December 19
and 20. The opening ceremony will take
 place
on December 18 at the Artway Art Gallery at No. 66, Old Kesbewa Road,
Nugegoda.
The exhibition is free for the public and is a good opportunity for
those who appreciate art.
"I hope the viewers will appreciate my work. I have transferred my
experiences on to canvas as lines and shapes.
Those that cannot be expressed by lines and shapes are presented by
using physical objects. It is known as 'installation art' in the modern
world. I have attempted to give an explanation to some problems in
society.
Although they are expressions created for my satisfaction. I have
decided to present them to those who appreciate art," Rajeewa stated.
Rupika is an ardent fan of the natural environment and had embraced
its beauty in her creation. She says: "Whenever I observe a heart
awakening landscape I make an effort to keep it in my memory.
  My
attempt with paints is a way of preserving lasting memories as
paintings. I invite the art loving public to judge my works."
"My creations come in two mediums, water colours and charcoal. Among
the works in water colours are images from the life of the fisherfolk, a
young Buddhist priest amidst the solitude in the temple, and villagers
shopping at the Sunday fair," Sunil explained some of the creations
which will be showcased at the exhibition.
"I had the opportunity to study charcoal drawing from a skill
charcoal artist in Thailand. 'Prabuddha' is a result of my attempt at
this technique. I have attempted to present the rhythmic line of nature
in the form of naked human figures drawn in charcoal." |
