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Facets of femininity Chandra Bandaranayake's portrayal of femininity and childhood evokes many emotions by Lakmal Welabada
Chandra, with years of experience in working with women and children as a schoolteacher, has chosen 'femininity and childhood' as the theme of her paintings. Most of her figures are feminine and fall within four categories; Madonna-child, mother-daughter, sisters and solitary. The graceful vignettes evoke many emotions that reflect mother's love, innocence of childhood and the elegance of the young women. Her portrayal of graceful femininity without any hint of vulgarity leaves repose and serenity in one's mind.
This self taught artist has won several awards. She has been inspired by observing world famous paintings displayed at art galleries in London, Paris, Cincinnati and New York. Chandra's work is now on display at her residence at 115/9A, Nawala Road, Nugegoda. |
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Contemplation
of the drawings, paintings and sculptures of Chandra Malalgoda
Bandaranayake deserves a peaceful setting, the quiet of a Sunday morning
with sunlight streaming through the window, says a critic in a token of
appreciation written for Chandra's paintings.
The
colours she uses vary between warm earthy hues and cooler blues. She
blends oils and pastels with the lines she drafts on canvas to bring out
the emotions of each character in the portrait. Chandra is a graduate of
the University of Peradeniya. After retiring from teaching in 1989 she had
much more time to devote to painting.
