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 […]
2 MARCH – 2 APRIL 2023 In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, Saskia Fernando Gallery is delighted to present “With My Back to the World”. The group exhibition will examine the dialogues that emerge through materials, form, and techniques in the works of 12 contemporary female artists based in or from Sri Lanka, and […]
Article by – www. groundviews.org – Link Twelve women artists are celebrating International Women’s Day this year with a group exhibition entitled With My Back to the World at the Saskia Fernando Gallery curated by Mariyam Begum and Ashini Nanayakkara featuring the work of Fabienne Francotte, Hansika Herath, Chathurika Jayani, Shaanea Mendis, Ashini Nanayakkara, […]
Article By Shannon Salgadoe The Embassy of France along with the network of Alliance Française in Sri Lanka and the Maldives launched their annual French Spring Festival on Monday, June 6. The multi-disciplinary festival fosters artistic links between France, Sri Lanka and the Maldives. In this its milestone tenth anniversary, the festival stays true to […]
