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Paintings of depth and vision
Years of experimenting with styles as well as material had made him a 'self-made artist' as he calls himself. Jayantha Tissera revealed Thelithudaka Rahas' (the secrets of the brush) with his maiden solo exhibition at the National Art Gallery, Colombo7 yesterday. Today is the last day. "The universe is full of secrets and artists use their easel and brush to depict them in their paintings. There are so many secrets that could be hidden in one picture. That is why the exhibition is named Thelithudaka Rahas" explains Jayantha. Depth and vision are what his paintings seek, following the trend of modern abstract art. However, there is a difference, says Jayantha. "If a painting is to be enjoyed, one needs to take much care of its content, shape, colour and texture. Since I want my paintings to depict the reality of the world, I try to keep my paintings close to their natural colours. I prefer leaving an opening for the layman to enjoy my paintings meaningfully. An extended doorstep, so that they can step in and enjoy."
Creativity cannot be learnt, however it could be enhanced opines Jayantha. What needs to be or can be learnt is the basics. Thereafter, one is on his or her own. Essential are practise, experimenting and exploration, for through them one reaches his or her inspiration. Staying close to nature is a must for nature is the best inspiration. Furthermore, an artist can help conserve the beauty of nature for posterity as well. More than 50 paintings are on display at the exhibition which is open to the public from 10.30 a.m. - V.F. ************* 'My impression' - depicting movements of body An exhibition of paintings by Noella Roos opens at the Finomenal Gallery at Galle Face Court on April 21, and continues till May 12. Titled "My Impression", these paintings depict movements of body and low country dance, and reflect the influence of Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka.
The influence of Buddhist temples and Buddhist paintings is seen in a realistic way in 'My Impression.' Roos hails from an artistic family in Netherlands, Holland. She holds an art degree from the University of Amsterdam. Noella is currently working with another five people at a Buddhist temple in Ahangama, Kataluwa doing Mural paintings. This is her last exhibition. ************* Lankan music workshop in Auckland A training workshop on use of music in conflict-management and a series of lecture demonstrations on Sri Lankan Music is to be held in New Zealand during May, by Dr. Visharad Dayaratne Ranatunga and Professor Amara Ranatunga. The program is organised and sponsored by the VISION Aspac, the Centre for Research Education and Support Services in Co-ordination with the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, under the guidance of Dr. Andra Dhanapala, the chairperson of Vision Aspac. After the series of lectures by the musical duo, "Udumbara" musical show will be staged at the Selvyn College Auditorium in Auckland on May 15 and at Wellington Auditorium on May 22. |
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Versatile and refined that's what his art is. And indomitable is the
artist. For into the field of art he comes from the field of electronics,
domains that are far removed as the East is from the West. The task was
laborious, consuming much time and energy. Inspired and encouraged by his
wife, to follow his 'first love', Jayantha Tissera embarked on a journey
which he gave up for the sake of higher studies and plunged in to the flow
of artistry, to find his niche in painting.
An example would be his painting on bushfire. The painting had already
brought in three different and equally powerful and inspiring messages,
says Jayantha. "It will not make me happy if they had said exactly
what I had meant through the painting. I would like to include a hidden
aspect as well," he says. "Art is complex, and universal.
Therefore, it needs both to be created and enjoyed as a meditation.
Actually, it is a form of meditation which elevates you to a different
plane of life. Then only would the reality and the beauty of paintings be
enjoyed."
Noella Roos is a Dutch artist who has been living for five years in
Thalawathugoda. She has done a series of oil paintings on low country
dancing and portraits Mainly using the movements of the body and muscles
she reflects the way she sees Sri Lanka.
