Tag: Pavani Samarasinghe

KALA 2025 is a platform organized in celebrating South Asian and Contemporary art in Sri Lanka; “ Round Table” an event that emerged in bringing conversation and discussion emerges as a platform for conversation. The event hosts three speakers; Theseus Chan: Artist and WERK magazine, Dominic Sansomi: Photographer and Director of Barefoot, Sebastian Posingis: Photographer and Sandra Hill as moderator for the evening. The conversations explore the role of books in the word of art and creativity.

The Havelock City Mall in collaboration with the CAN market brings forth an array of traditional arts and crafts displays. The event hosts participants to engage in creating their own unique traditional craft with a touch of their individual self while engaging with the immersive experience. The event is open to all ages and pre-registrations are already up.

The upcoming exhibition of Kingsley Gunatillake is to be held at Paradise Road Saskia Fernando Gallery (PRSFG). The theme of the exhibition is based on a concept named ‘Mara’ which symbolizes internal struggles faced by individuals in facing fear, desire and doubt. The works of art illuminate the opposite of enlightenment; clearly expressed through his chosen medium. The artist invites everyone to embrace the inner journey along with himself as he takes the person through a journey of understanding and discovery.

“The Meeting In The Sky” is an art installation that is set up by the Cinnamon Life in the heart of Colombo to explore the unique blend of wildlife. In collaboration with the kite makers, this unique experience brings together the animals, insects and birds of Colombo to life through these exquisite colorful handcrafted kites. The organizers invite you to a beautiful kite festival with the essence of Colombo captured in it.

The Integrated Design Conference (IDR) held annually hosts yet another panel discussion titled; “From Old Verandahs to New Spaces : The Journey of a Planter’s Chair”. Professor Nimal De Silva and Architect Ashley De Vos will be the experts joining the discussion on the topic and the panelists consist of international experts on the subject: Rachel Lee, Sarita Sundhar, Paoletta Hoist.The evolution of the planter’s chair from the Colonial times to the current times is explored whereas the historical context, evolution and design’s significance up-to-date will be explored.

The 10th International Conference on Cities, People and Places will be hosted on the 8th and 9th November in Colombo Sri Lanka. The conference explores  the multi-faceted nature of developing resilient cities that enable conditions for convenient urban life: new approaches and future directions. The conference is organized by the ‘UOM Lab’ – ‘Centre for Cities’ of the University of Moratuwa in collaboration with the Department of Architecture.

FOAID is an architectural exhibition focusing on creating a platform for new ideas, designs and innovation and throughout history has presented more than 70 design shows across the country with 1000 inspirational design talks connecting 50,000 audiences worldwide. The platform aspires to bring together the design debate by showing a variety of voices and modes of expression through numerous highlights.

Sri Lankan Design Festival 2024 organized and presented by the AOD will be held in its 15th Edition at Cinnamon Life Colombo. All Architecture and Design enthusiasts are invited to witness these events from 7th to 10th November. The events feature curated design exhibitions, fashion shows, industry conferences, talks, workshops, art viewings, craft showcases, and performances creating a platform for all creative minds to explore and dive into a series of collaborations with artists from diverse backgrounds.

Relationship and Collaboration Child Art Project and Exhibition is to be held; carrying the theme “My Beloved Srilanka” an initiative to explore the creative pursuits of the school children in Kandy. The collaboration between two cities Kumamoto and Kandy along with the artists are providing a great opportunity for the school kids to showcase their talents and to get themselves acquainted. The exhibition is aimed for children between 4 -12 years and any medium is encouraged to be used. The deadline of submissions is the 5th of October 2024.