“Boiling Milk for Auspicious Times - A Sri Lankan Tradition to Bring Prosperity”
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas 40″ x 30″
Be it the First of the New Year, Christmas, Sinhala/Tamil New Year or any other auspicious day like a wedding, Sri Lankans boil milk over the fire in a new clay pot and let it spill over in the faith that this tradition will bring added prosperity and goodwill each occasion.
“Lord Buddha in State of Bhavana (Meditation)”
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas 10″ x 10″
My love for the philosophy of Buddhism is the influence I had growing up in a country that the majority were Buddhists. I have tried to reflect the peace and contentment that follow the Buddhist teaching with this piece of art.
“Traditional Sri Lankan Handwoven Cotton Material”
Acrylic on Linen Canvas 28″ x 22″
Often, I think of hand-woven cotton clothing process done in Sri Lanka, and I am fascinated by the love these weavers pour on these intricate creations! One loom, one stitch, and one spin at a time, but thousands of unending movements!
So, here’s my own creation of the hand-woven clothing painted on canvas, with the same dedication.
“Traditional Sri Lankan Handwoven Cotton Material”
Acrylic on Linen Canvas 30″ x 42″
Another of my own creations of the hand-woven clothing series painted on canvas to bring color into your space.
“Traditional Sri Lankan Ritual Dance Form Mask”
Acrylic on Cotton Cans 10″ x 10″
A black and white interpretation of a wooden mask used in a staged performance. Men wearing these masks dance to the beat of the drums for the amusement of the spectators.
“Traditional Sri Lankan Dance Form Mask”
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas 24″ x 30″
Colorful and fiery wooden masks used in a staged performance in Sri Lanka. Men wearing these masks dance to the beat of the drums for the amusement of the spectators.
You will see these masks hung in rows in souvenir boutiques for sale.
“Vesak Festival - Celebration of Lord Buddha’s Birth, Enlightenment and Death”
Oil on Linen Canvas 12″ x 16″
(SOLD)
Limited-edition copies on cotton canvas available for purchase.
My love and respect for various Buddhist traditions and observances are reflected in my art, and this is one of them.
“Map of Sri Lanka”
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas 24″ x 36″
Sri Lanka was formally called by Ceylon, the country where I was born. It is an island in the shape of a tear drop in the Indian Ocean.
“Kolam Muhunu (Funny Face Masks) in Sri Lankan Staged Performances”
Oil on Linen Canvas 12″ x 16″
These masks are worn in staged folk dancing, more often characterized burlesque theatre. I was captivated by the colors and expressions on these faces and could not resist including same in my art.
“Kite Festival”
Acrylic on Linen Canvas 14″ x 18″
Flying kites was one of the uncomplicated hobbies when we were children. I love the competitive nature of these creations in various colors and designs.
“Tea Pot - Traditional Sri Lankan Hospitality”
Acrylic on Cotton Canvas 14″ x 18” (in black wooden frame)
An old 2014 minimal color piece which was an inspiration from the tea pot I use on daily basis.