RASIKA DE SILVA

NATURE AND HUMANITY

23 JUNE 2016 - 20 JULY 2016

RASIKA DE SILVA

2 ALFRED HOUSE ROAD, COLOMBO 3TEL: 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 SILVAJUNE 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 Française Gallery, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2006 Nature and Humanity, The National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka

2006 Untitled, Alliance Française Gallery, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2002 Untitled, Kandalama Hotel, Dambulla, Sri Lanka

2002 Untitled, Alliance Française 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 3TEL: 2582162, 2556563

EMAIL: art@paradiseroad.lk