Adroit use of colours depicting moods
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One of the paintings |
Sri Lankans refer to the area most important to their history and
culture, scattered over an area of 16 square miles (40 Sqkm) is the
ancient historic capital Anuradhapura in the remote village Padaviya in
the district of Anuradhapura, Aruna Senanayke was born. As a boy he grew
up in the typical surroundings of a Sri Lankan village.
While studying at the government school, from earliest childhood his
brush and pallet had interested him to portray landscapes, mythological
scenes, realistic stories, symbolical representations, tragedy, comedy,
gods, devils and add Rhythm and colour to his paintings.
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Aruna Senanayake |
The variety of media in which he worked is oil and acrylic in
projecting his vision using various techniques and styles. Aruna has not
acquired any special academic training in the field of arts but he is a
self-made artist. His natural gift for artistry through sheer
perseverance had turned him to be a master of the brush. He has proved
his mastery and ability to arouse the enthusiasm of the public
exhibiting his work in prestigious tourist hotels in Sri Lanka.
His outstanding asset as an painter is his dedication to his work. He
has been successful in painting the various aspects of life of the
ordinary man, and cleverly captured the mood of men and women in the
particular situations he has selected.
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One of the paintings |
As years advanced he created beauty on canvas while his art kept on
rising to created heights. The most unique feature as a young artist is
the speed in which he executes his excellent creations. The golden sandy
beaches, the ancient cities, cascading waterfalls, birds at Kumana
sanctuary, elephants at Pinnawala, wildlife in Yala, women tea pluckers
cloud in dark grey or brown blankets hanging from their heads to their
bare knees, beautiful village bellies with half tucked clothes draped
around their cure figures bathing in the river are some of his themes
for painting.
Aruna has been exhibiting both at home and abroad since 2001, and a
permanent collection of his work is found in Colombo Art Gallaries.
He has utilised his talents to feature unique concepts some of which
are appreciated by the local business community and others in foreign
countries such as Austria, France and India.
Aruna has extended his artistic concept in landscaping and his
practical skills are numerous.
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