|
Art Briefs
Sith Roo in Kandy
Asela KURULUWANSHA
  Ajith P Dharmasuriya's solo painting exhibition ‘Sith Roo’ will be
exhibited at the E L Senanayake Children's Library, Kandy, from May 25
to 27.
Dharmasuriya had used oil paint, acrylic, pastel; and watercolour
paint for his paintings. Around 80 paintings done by the artist. He had
painted on diverse themes and had won many national and international
accolades. He even clinched the award for the best painting at the
Millennium Asian Art competition. He also designed the sketch which is
used by the Govisetha lottery ticket by the National Lotteries Board.
Apart from sketching, Dharmasuriya had penned a number of children's
books. H launched his debut novel ‘Giri Hisak’ recently.
Kunkuma Pottu to the fore
Channa BANDARA WIJEKOON
The debut episode of Kollywood film songs program ‘Kunkuma Pottu’ was
telecast on Rupavahini on May 10.
Producer of the program Arosha Samaradiwakera said the response was
awesome.
Programs of this nature are vital at this juncture in our country as
a communication tool aimed at bridging the gap between Sinhala and Tamil
speaking people.
The program presenter Nilar N Cassim added spice to enrich the
quality and core message of the program.
Although Kunkuma Pottu comes as a monthly program, it is best if the
authorities could consider it to be telecast every week instead. The
substance communicates to masses a powerful message.
[email protected]
Book Launch
The newest editions of Kumara Karunaratne's popular novels ‘Olu’
which comes in five books, was launched recently. The story is about a
courageous girl who beat all odds to triumph in life. The books are
Dayawansha Jayakody Publications.
A visitor views a portrait of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II
 |
|
Popular TV personality and lyric
writer Nilar N Cassim presenting Kunkuma Pottu |
A visitor views a portrait of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II by British
artist Michael Noakes during a preview at the Royal Society of Portrait
Painters exhibition at the Mall Galleries in central London on May 2,
2012. The exhibition, which runs from May 3-18, includes paintings by
Royal Society members of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of
Edinburgh and other prominent figures. AFP |
