RASIKA DE SILVA
NATURE AND HUMANITY
RASIKA DE SILVA
23 JUNE 2016 - 20 JULY 2016
2 ALFRED HOUSE ROAD, COLOMBO 3 TEL: 2582162, 2556563 EMAIL: art@paradiseroad.lk
I see the content of my work as being nature and human-centric. The unbreakable bond between man and nature and the human attempt to sever this by destroying whatever is natural and the subsequent human-human conflict that arises is what I present in my works. It is my opinion that the sole human struggle within the economical and material spheres is totally inadequate and unacceptable to counteract our problems. Without delay we have to carry out two or more endeavours or revolutions. For man to be more human and to conserve nature a more honest heartfelt and proactive struggle must be launched. Humans must have more faith and confidence in the inner and spiritual world rather than the outer physical one. My firm belief is that most of the catastrophes faced by humankind presently could be resolved in the future. Getting rid of cruelty amongst human beings resolves internal pain and suffering. Not only do I try to explore these facts to the best of my ability in my work but I am willing to represent these values in my life also. RASIKA DE SILVA JUNE 2016
NATURE AND HUMANITY I, Empty Soul And Dangerous End, 2015, Acrylic on canvas, 90 x 60 cm, LKR 60,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY II, Waiting For A Breeze, 2014, Oil on canvas, 86 x 74 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY III, The Black King, 2014, Oil on canvas, 69 x 57 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY IV, The Queen And I, 2013, Oil on canvas, 86 x 74 cm, LKR 60,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY V, Contemplation, 2016, Oil on canvas, 86 x 74 cm, LKR 80,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY VI, Two Crisis Of Our Time, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 91 x 91 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY VII, Eating Death, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 76 x 61 cm, LKR 55,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY VIII, Mother And Son, 2013, Oil on canvas, 86 x 74 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY IX, Nature’s Enemy, 2016, Oil on canvas, 92 x 74 cm, LKR 75,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY X, Nature’s Enemy, 2016, Oil on canvas, 92 x 74 cm, LKR 80,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XI, Stranger, 2015, Oil on canvas, 96 x 96 cm, LKR 100,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XII, Contemplation, 2011, Oil on canvas, 97 x 70 cm, LKR 75,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XIII, Silent Head And Dangerous End, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 93 x 69 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XIV, Within Limits, 2015, Oil on canvas, 86 x 102 cm, LKR 80,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XV, The Stranger, 2016, Oil on canvas, 84 x 68 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XVI, Dark Stranger, 2016, Oil on canvas, 84 x 68 cm, LKR 70,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XVII, We Are On The Earth, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 91 x 91 cm, LKR 100,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XVIII, Children Of Nature, 2014, Oil on canvas, 83 x 85 cm, LKR 75,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XIX, The Queen Of Our Time, 2015, Acrylic on canvas, 76 x 61 cm, LKR 60,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XX, Young Mother Of Our Time, 2013, Oil on canvas, 80 x 60 cm, LKR 60,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXI, Silent Head, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 46 x 46 cm, LKR 35,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXII, Silent Head, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 46 x 46 cm, LKR 35,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXIII, Princess Of Our Time, 2014, Oil on canvas, 90 x 60 cm, LKR 65,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXIV, Black King With Snake, 2015, Acrylic on canvas, 79 x 58 cm, LKR 65,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXV, Kapu Mahatha, 2008, Oil on canvas, 96 x 70 cm, LKR 45,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXVI, The Red Crown, 2013, Oil on canvas, 80 x 60 cm, LKR 65,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXVII, Untitled, 2016, Acrylic on canvas, 69 x 51 cm, LKR 30,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXVIII, Green Cow & Solitude man, 2008, Oil on canvas, 102 x 87 cm, LKR 80,000
NATURE AND HUMANITY XXIX, Children Of Nature, 2008, Oil on canvas, 84 x 102 cm, LKR 70,000
RASIKA DE SILVA b. 1967 Education 1998
Diploma in Fine Arts, Sharadha Kala Nikethanaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Solo Exhibitions 2012
Untitled, Rehabilitation Centre for former LTTE cadres, Marathamadu, Vavuniya and Walikanda, Sri Lanka
2012
Contemplation, Alliance Franรงaise Gallery, Kandy, Sri Lanka
2006
Nature and Humanity, The National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2006
Untitled, Alliance Franรงaise Gallery, Kandy, Sri Lanka
2002
Untitled, Kandalama Hotel, Dambulla, Sri Lanka
2002
Untitled, Alliance Franรงaise Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2001
Nature and Humanity, Public Library Exhibition Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Group Exhibitions 2015
Connecting Communities Through Art, organized by Zilpa Gallery, American Centre, Colombo, Sri Lankaa
2015
Nawa Kala Karuwo, organized by The George Keyt Foundation, J. D. A. Perera Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2008
State Art & Culture Festival, organized by The Department of Cultural Affairs, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2007
State Art & Culture Festival, organized by The Department of Cultural Affairs, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2006
Young Contemporaries, organized by The George Keyt Foundation, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002
Young Contemporaries, organized by The George Keyt Foundation, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2002
Sharada Chithra Sandarshanaya, organized by Sharada Kala Nekethanaya, National Art Gallery,Colombo, Sri Lanka
2001
Young Contemporaries, organized by The George Keyt Foundation, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
2 ALFRED HOUSE ROAD, COLOMBO 3 TEL: 2582162, 2556563 EMAIL: art@paradiseroad.lk