ABOUT ARTIST

G Karunasiri Wijesinghe is a leading artist in Sri Lanka renowned for his unique aesthetic vision and the original style of work. The main body of his work has been described as a profound cultural response to one salient theme – Nature. Wijesinghe’s artistic endeavors represent an aesthetic and spiritual exploration of Sri Lanka’s natural environment, mainly its flora and waterscape. He has held several successful solo exhibitions and participated in group shows both in Sri Lanka and abroad. Apart from being an artist who has devoted much of his work to drawing , painting and pyrography, he is also famous for his original book covers and illustrations. It also may be noted that he has been commissioned by leading banks and other commercial establishments for many creative projects such as souvenirs and calendars. He won the prestigious Bunka Award for achievements in the visual arts in 2005.