ABOUT ARTIST

Nihal Senarathna’s work is a vibrant collection of individual stories and scenes, each inspired by Sri Lankan people and literature. Avoiding a single theme, his paintings are varied in subject matter, connected by their intricate details and the artist’s handwritten stories or poems. Working with mixed media on handmade paper, Nihal brings a deeply personal touch to each piece. A distinctive feature of his art is the subtle yet symbolic painting of blue on the noses, fingertips, and toes of his subjects—a tribute to the senses and the body’s sensitive points, tying his otherwise unique works together with a meaningful conceptual thread.