Nature and Humanity in Vavuniya

Ruwini Jayawardana

Talented youth Rasika de Silva will hold his eighth solo exhibitions at the Renabilitation Centre for LTTE Cadres from November 26 to 30. Around 25 oil paintings will be exhibited at the event.

Rasika

The Bureau of the Commissioner General of Rehabilitation had joined hands with Rasika on this venture which is titled 'Nature and Humanity'.

"The aim of the exhibition is to use my talent as a means of social welfare.

I hope the viewers will not only find my work entertaining but also get a certain knowledge and understanding about their surroundings. I also hope to lure the society towards art through 'Nature and Humanity'," Rasika explained about his effort.

He noted that art acts as a healing balm for those who had been in the war zone. Pondering over such matters will help them develop their power of imagination.

They will be able to see the beauty behind the simplicity of life.

They will also realize that though they have faced many hardships and had undergone terrifying experiences, they are in the mindset to appreciate beautiful things alike art again.

"I also hope to emend the barrier between ethnic groups through the exhibition. They will be able to witness many cultural aspects and traditions in connection with other ethnic groups at the event," Rasika said.