Alluring art
First batch of trained artists and sculptors show
their colours:
Ruwini Jayawardana
Alluring art and stunning sculptures will be showcased at an
exhibition held at the Art Gallery, Colombo, on January 8 and 9 from 9
am to 5 pm. The creations are the work of the first batch of students
who had followed the one year diploma course on visual art at the Apt
Art Academy.
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Moulding beautiful designs |
The students’ convocation will also be held at the John de Silva
theatre on January 9 at 2.30 pm. Culture and Arts Minister T B Ekanayake,
Youth Affairs and Skills Development Minister Dullas Alahapperuma, Mass
Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Sarvodaya Head Dr A
T Ariyaratne, Prof Sanath Nandasiri, Prof Mudiyense Dissanayake and many
more distinguished guests will take part in the event. Sri
Jayawardananpura University Sociology Department lecturer Prof Praneeth
Abeysundara will deliver the key note of address.
Apt Art Academy’s diploma is the first training program for budding
artistes who wish to pursue a career in art and sculpture. It brushes up
the student’s inborn talent, provides then with the experience they need
to make a career out of their skills, gives them update knowledge in the
field and provides them with the opportunity to interact with experts.
They also hold workshops for the youngsters and discussion under
experienced lecturers on subjects like painting composition, colour
study, drawing, sculpture, designing and graphic art. The one year
course runs on Sundays from 9 am to 3 pm at Sudharshi Hall in front of
BMICH.
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Students at work |
“We get minimal opportunities to gain knowledge and understand art at
school. There is a great demand for the subject in social and economic
terms. There are only a few avenues open for those who possess the
skills to excel in this field.
Therefore many talented and creative individuals go unnoticed. I
decided to take this matter into my own hands and provide them with a
path to attain systematic education in art and its related fields.
The diploma will give them a chance to test their wings and make it
big in the arts scene,” Apt Art Academy Director Lalith Kalubowila said.
[Apt Art Academy events]
*Exhibition of sculpture and art at Art Gallery
on January 8 and 9
*First diploma batch convocation at John de
Silva on January 9 at 2.30 pm.
*Classes, discussions, workshops and
interaction with experts
*Training and upgrading on subjects related to
the field
*Stepping stone to a career in art and
sculpture |
