A doctor’s eye gives way to artistic touch
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The artist at work
These portraits say it all – through master strokes of his brush, he brings out not only the physical form but also gives a deep insight into the character and personality of his subjects.
This is why ‘Concealed’, the exhibition of young artist and doctor, Shanaka Kulathunga which opens at 5.30 p.m. on December 8 at the Lionel Wendt Gallery is special.
Treading where many fear to go, Dr. Kulathunga has confined his exhibition solely to portrait and figure paintings, rarely attempted by most artists.
His collection succeeds in presenting to the viewer the true quality of portraiture in keeping with the great traditions of the Masters. Acute observation not only as an artist but also honed through the study of medicine has led to Dr. Kulathunga depicting minute details on his canvas.
Dr. Kulathunga, a graduate from the Colombo Medical Faculty is currently attached to the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo. He is a past student of the Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts and trained under renowned artist Chandraguptha Thenuwara.
He won first place in the ‘Professional Category’ of ‘SPECULO’, an art exhibition organised by SriLankan Airlines in 2017 and received appreciations in the ‘Portrait Category’ at the State Arts and Sculpture Festival 2017. He has participated in many group exhibitions including the Sri Lankan Art Exhibition organised by the George Keyt Foundation annually.
‘Concealed’ opens at the Lionel Wendt Gallery at 5.30 p.m. on December 8 (Friday) and will continue on December 9 and 10 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day.