Beauty of art through the eyes of two little girls

Kiara, 10 and her sister Anya, 6 will be having an art exhibition at the Lionel Wendt gallery on September 7 and 8. Both children started art classes at a young age and demonstrated a flair and passion for art. The exhibition will present paintings and drawings on a wide range of topics using vibrant and fun colours.

Kiara and Anya putting the finishing touches

Kiara started at the age of four at the Sapumal Foundation and in 2008 joined the Hardy Centre of Art where Rhuani Rambukwelle encourages and inspires her pupils to use imagination and skill through different media. Just like her older sister, Anya too started painting at the Hardy Centre of Art at the age of four where 'Aunty Rhu' encourages her to develop her own style of painting.

Anya loves to play with clay and create fun sculptures while Kiara loves to sketch and paint on a wide range of topics. Their talents were further encouraged at Ladies' College where students are free to explore and learn about art through exhibitions and projects.

Shyami Dodanwella, the girls' grandmother, an artist herself who used to paint with her late husband Mohan as members of the Young Artists' Group. has played an integral part in cultivating and encouraging the girls' artistic talents. She has created a studio for the girls at her home to enable Kiara and Anya to spend many hours' together painting and creating beautiful works of art.

Dilhan Abhayaratne, the girls' father says "We are excited about the upcoming exhibition as we've always told Kiara and Anya to follow their passion. As parents, Anushka and I are happy to support them with their artistic pursuits."

When asked about the exhibition, Kiara s and Anya exclaimed excitedly "We can't wait for everyone to see all the paintings we have done. We hope they will love it!" The exhibition is an opportunity to experience the true innocence and beauty of art through the eyes of two little girls.