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Camillus Cartoons in Kandy by Thilak Palliyaguruge Newspaper cartoons and columns devoted for humour are extremely popular among readers of all age groups. May be primarily due to the obvious fact that humour is essentially intended to rouse laughter. A cartoon packed with humour and satire which could bring about a notable impact on the reader is considered an essential feature of a daily newspaper. Camillus Perera, a non assuming simple man of varied interests hails from Negombo, and is the eldest son of a family of four members. He had his education at Roman Catholic Sinhala School, Maris Stella and St. Mary's College Negombo. His hidden talents in art surfaced while being a student in the lower classes, which he finally developed to be the vocation in life. He was also a good sportsman and led the Jupiter Football Association in Negombo. He is married to Concilia and he has two children Mayuri and Gayan. His themes are drawn chiefly from the current political and social environment, and have ample reference to middle and lower middle classes of our society. Gajaman, Siribiris, Magodis, Sellam Sena, Thepanis, Don Sethang, Simona, Sweetee, Chutie, Meraya, Dekkoth Padmawathie, Lapaya, Goddin Ayya, Peto, Tikka, Mr. Lowris, were the devoted members of his cartoon family, whom he had brought up since 1966. You meet them often in the Observer, Janatha, Sarasaviya, Lankadipa, Ada, Irida, Sittara, Sathsiri and Sivdesa. From humble beginnings and through sheer commitment, dedication, and determination, he has emerged today as a leading newspaper cartoonist in our country. Politicians who vouch to be servants of the people often ride on their back. The unfavourable and unpalatable situations prevailing in the country due to political atmosphere is mainly responsible to stimulate and inspire our cartoonist without deviating from his firm principles, ideals and visions which he has maintained right throughout his career. Camillus with his colourful career as a cartoonist spanning almost four decades conveys such messages to the readers through his medium in a fascinating manner quite boldly and fearlessly. Truth is sacred. A cartoonist should describe people and their affairs faithfully. Through fun and healthy laughter, a newspaper cartoonist safeguards and maintains the much sought after equilibrium of democracy and its sacred rights which are often misused by those who vouch to safeguard them. Alliance Francaise de Kandy is sponsoring an exhibition of selected cartoons of Camillus Perera at its new premises, No. 642, Peradeniya Road, Kandy from 14th to 21st August, 2004. The exhibition will be opened by Professor Kapila Goonasekere, Vice Chancellor of the University of Peradeniya, on 13th August, 2004 at 6.30 p.m. A rare occasion for the lovers of Camillus Cartoons. |
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