Image of thousand thoughts
Ishara JAYAWARDANE
For six decades the National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka
has been behind the lenses focusing on the changing face of Sri Lankan
society. A 'mechanical scribe' recording the changing times through
imagery.
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Minister Keheliya Rambukwella addressing the gathering |
Last Friday the National Photographic Art Society of Sri Lanka
celebrated 60 years of photography by organizing a National Photographic
Bridal and Fashion Fair graced by the presence of Mass Media and
Information Minister Dr Keheliya Rambukwella.
"This is to mark the 60th Anniversary of the National Photographic
Art Society of Sri Lanka. For the 60th Anniversary we are having this
trade show, fashion show and bridal fair. These stalls are wedding and
photography related." Said Bandu Gunaratne of the organizing committee.
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Two exhibits. Pictures by Ishara Jayawardane |
"The Negombo photographers Association was started in 2001. Now we
are completing nine years. Every year we are doing exhibitions and
workshops. This exhibition is held by NPAS, they asked us to participate
in their anniversary celebration." said Malcolm Peiris of the Negombo
Photographers Association.
"This is a photography stall. The wedding items we have done are on
display here. We want to show how important photography is especially
for weddings. A wedding involves much preparation. A wedding goes on for
at least five or six hours, so how successfully a wedding has been can
only be judged by the photographs. How good it was can only be seen by
the photographs. In other words the results of the spending can only be
assessed through the photos." Said Sanka Gallage of Studio Click.
Minister Keheliya Rambukwella offered his opinions at the event.
"60 years is a very long time. An organization that has functioned
for 60 years is no doubt one that has involved much commitment and
effort. This is very commendable." Minister said.
The Minister added this calls for great happiness and we, as Sri
Lankans, can be proud of such a legacy handed down through the years in
the field of photography.
"Photography in Sri Lanka has a culture and a history of its own. Now
this age old art of photography has joined hands with the new state of
art technology," said Minister Rambukwella. |
