CHAMILA GAMAGE
THIS IS AN ISLAND
CHAMILA GAMAGE
27 JULY 2017 - 16 AUGUST 2017
2 ALFRED HOUSE ROAD COLOMBO 3 T 2582162, 2556563 E art@paradiseroad.lk
THIS IS AN ISLAND An artist may be defined as a person who re-writes history. Whoever he is, a painter or sculptor, his work is based on his period of time. An artist observes details that are not often seen by others. He takes note of careless incidents that are ignored by others around him. To an artist these are challenges that cannot be left aside. In this aspect his work sometimes takes on a political stance. I certainly have no necessity to plunge into politics through my art. I wish to make an attempt to correct hidden causes that ail the social fabric of Sri Lanka. In this exhibition the theme for my work has been the narrow minded thinking of our society. Most people who apparently create a beautiful open world, are within themselves imprisoned in a traditional world. Though there are many windows that could be opened, we do not make use of that opportunity to broaden our horizons. Any attempt made by me through this exhibition is to release the pain I endure in being manipulated in my environment. CHAMILA GAMAGE JULY 2017
The Past, Present & Future of Island, Mixed media on canvas, 275 x 180 cm
Flabbergasted Island Man, Mixed media on canvas, 122 x 92 cm
Life in the Box , Mixed media on canvas, 153 x 71 cm
This is an Island VII, Acrylic on canvas, 140 x 77 cm
This is an Island II, Acrylic on canvas, 214 x 152 cm
Island Men in the Dream Boat, Mixed media on canvas, 183 x 153 cm
Island Man with Cage, Mixed media on canvas, 102 x 140 cm
Man with Dream Boat, Mixed media on canvas, 140 x 138 cm
Man with National Symbol, Mixed media on canvas, 178 x 140 cm
This is an Island IV, Mixed media on canvas, 173 x 152 cm
Island Man with Bird, Acrylic on canvas, 140 x 122 cm
This is an Island III, Mixed media on canvas, 148 x 148 cm
This is an Island V, Acrylic on canvas, 173 x 152 cm
Man with National Flower, Mixed media on canvas, 153 x 71 cm
The National Mountain, Mixed media on canvas, 123 x 153 cm
The Family Tree, Mixed media on canvas, 123 x 107 cm
The Island God, Mixed media on canvas, 153 x 126 cm
This is an Island VI, Mixed media on canvas, 153 x 123 cm
This is an Island I, Acrylic on canvas, 40 x 30 cm
Island Man I, Mixed media on canvas, 61 x 51 cm
National Forest, Mixed media on canvas, 152 x 62 cm
Man with National Symbols, Mixed media on canvas, 77 x 77 cm
Island Men with National Symbols, Mixed media on canvas, 305 x 152 cm
The Island I, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island II, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island III, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island IV, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island V, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island VI, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island VII, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island VIII, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island IX, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island X, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island XI, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
The Island XII, Mixed media on canvas, 50 x 60 cm
CHAMILA GAMAGE b. 1978 Education 2000
Followed Painting & Sculpture Course, Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts, Ethul Kotte, Sri Lanka
2009
Graduated BFA Special (Sculpture), University of Visual & Performing Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Solo Exhibitions 2013
Monologue II, Lionel Wendt Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2011
Social Network, Paradise Road Galleries, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2007
Media & Men, Paradise Road Galleries, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2006
Loiterers, Paradise Road Galleries, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2005
Monologue, Lionel Wendt Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
1999
Ridma Rata, D.A Rajapaksha Memorial Hall, Beliatta, Sri Lanka
Group Exhibitions 2017
The Galle Art Gallery Opening, Exhibition of Paintings, Galle Art Gallery, Galle, Sri Lanka
2017
Leo Art Strokes at The Mews, Exhibition of Paintings, Galle Printers Hotel, Galle, Sri Lanka
2016
17th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh, Shilpokala Academy, Bangladesh
2016
Leo Art Strokes at The Mews, Exhibition of Paintings, Park Street Mews, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2016
COLLECTIVE IDENTITIY, Exhibition of Visual Artis, The Text Gallery , Colombo, Sri Lanka
2013
Young Contemporaries in Sri Lanka, J.D.A. Perera Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2010
State Art Festival, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2009
State Art Festival, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2007
Young Contemporaries in Sri Lanka, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2005
State Art Festival, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2005
Tsunami Fund-Raising Exhibition, Faculty of Visual Arts, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2004
Ruhuna Aruna, Exhibition of Visual Arts, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002
Transition 2002 Exhibition of Visual Arts, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002
State Art Festival, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002
Young Contemporary Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2001
State Art Festival, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2001
VAFA Annual Exhibition, Vibhavi Art Gallery, Ethul Kotte, Sri Lanka
2001
Young Contemporary Art Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Awards 2012
Best Television Set Designer in Sri Lanka (Rangabhoomi), State Television Award Festival, Sri Lanka
2011
Merit Award for Set Designing, State Drama Festival, Sri Lanka
2010
The Best Stage Set Award Happy Journey (Stage Drama), National Youth Awards Council, Ministry of Youth
Affairs & Skills Development, Sri Lanka
2005
Displayed Outstanding Talent for Painting, State Arts Festival, Sri Lanka
2002
Best Award for Painting, State Arts Festival, Sri Lanka
2001
Merit Award for Painting, State Arts Festival, Sri Lanka
2000
First Place, World Aids Day Poster Competition, Alliance Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2 ALFRED HOUSE ROAD COLOMBO 3 T 2582162, 2556563 E art@paradiseroad.lk