A picturesque tribute to fallen heroes
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An exposition of oil and water colour paintings by Russian architect Maria Lvova was opened recently at the new ‘Gallery Maria’ at ‘Eco Village’ in Dodanduwa, Galle.
The art gallery was opened by Ven. Nindane Kassapa Thera, Chief Priest of Dodanduwa Gangaramaya Temple and Ven. Jinawanso Thera of Holland who joined the chanting of ‘seth pirith’ and invoked blessings on all servicemen who sacrificed their lives for their motherland.
The proprietor of ‘Eco Village” S. Abeyweera Gunawardena said he decided to name the gallery after the painter Maria Lvova as the majority of the paintings are her creations which were done during her three year stay at ‘Eco Village’ and Sri Lanka. The gallery is dedicated to the fallen heroes including Mr Gunawardena’s eldest son late Flt. Lt. Priyadarshana Abeyweera Gunawardena who died in action during ‘Operation Thrivida Balaya’ in September 1990.
‘Eco Village’ is the family holiday resort of the Abeyweera Gunawardenas and was founded in the late 1980’s with the ideas and concepts of Priyadarshana and Subashana, Mr Gunawardena’s two sons. The sculpture they had created can be seen at the picturesque resort which is set facing the Dodanduwa Lagoon.
The peaceful family resort is open for guests at a nominal cost.