Original article by Md. Tahmid Zami | Published: October 19, 2023 A growing group of artists, including from the Global South, are using their work to spark conversations and action on climate change DHAKA – Investors in U.S. energy technology firm GE Vernova had some unlikely visitors in September when Ata Mojlish, a Bangladeshi […]
Article by Hi Magazine Artist Anoma Wijewardene made history by becoming the first Sri Lankan artist since the 43 group to showcase her work at the prestigious 58th Venice Art Biennale 2019. Her highly acclaimed work exhibited at Personal Structures: Identities, a collateral exhibition held at the Palazzo Bembo has put Sri Lanka on […]
by: Hi Magazine Celebrated artist Anoma Wijeywardene like countless others was deeply moved by the uprising of the people – the Aragalaya. Inspired by the people’s struggle and the predicament of the nation, Anoma created a series of paintings which convey her deep thoughts on a movement which came about due to people’s power. Creating […]
“To friends in attendance whose art is included in our permanent collection, thank you for your art and its voice in our conversation about Sri Lanka through your art. And for the artists whose works are not here as well – I salute all the artists tonight for your perseverance and passion during this challenging […]
Photograph courtesy of Anoma Wijewardene On this day, one year ago, I was alone in my studio working intensely on some paintings totally unaware of the chaos emerging and gathering momentum in my city, where government supporters attacked the largely peaceful and nonviolent protesters outside Temple Trees. They then proceeded to Galle Face where they […]
Original Article – Link #SupportLocalArt: The Talk Series is an initiative to create a much needed platform for conversation on the developments of the Sri Lankan art industry. Edition Three of the Talk Series is supported by Nations Trust Private Banking, and is organised by ARTRA in association with Saskia Fernando Gallery. In this second […]
Article by Tina Edward Gunawardhana – Daily Mirror – http://www.dailymirror.lk/print/life/Artist-Spotlight-of-SLDF-2021-Anoma-Wijewardene/243-203225 SLDF 2021, billed as Sri Lanka’s first ever virtual design festival to showcase and highlight ‘Designed and Made in Sri Lanka’ will take place from 15th -17th January 2021. This event will see the participation of respected genre leaders such as artist Anoma Wijewardene who […]
