Sri Lanka’s largest open art fair Kala Pola 2020, once again adorned the Greenpath stretch with the captivating works of artists hailing from all over the country.
From realistic landscape drawings, to detailed portraitures; abstract painting that made one stop and stare, to magnificent sculptures made out of different sorts of materials — the 27th edition of Colombo’s most awaited art exhibition was an event not to be missed.
With over 300 artists participating, it was a melting pot of skill, craft and talent. Those who had the opportunity to revel in the creative atmosphere that is Kala Pola witnessed the use of mediums ranging from oil paints, acrylics, charcoal,metal; and even the incorporation of elements such as doorknobs, seashells and sand.
There were various art styles that were showcased at the art fair as well highlighting how art is an expression of oneself. From popart that majorly fused traditional Sri Lankan masks with elements of pop culture and drew the attention of a younger crowd to the lifelike detailed paintings of Sri Lanka’s wildlife and scenery that interested the older crowd.
I still remember the day of August 1947 floods, as it was the last school day at Kingswood College Kandy and the height the water soured. Water rose to the height of the Cross of the Chrurch at Getambe and the water was so high that it engulfed the Getambe Rajaponawarma Temple leaving only a few leaves of the Bo-tree visible.
The Colombo Additional Magistrate has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to investigate and submit a report over a complaint about the alleged illegal assets gained by model Piumi Hansamali.
Heritage properties are major tourist attractions world over. Sri Lanka is no exception in this matter. From Colombo, Galle, most of the mountain cities including Nuwara Eliya, Bandarawela, Hatton and Kandy and in the North, hundreds of heritage properties are spread across.
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