🎨 Sky Gallery Hosts 'Hands That Speak' Contemporary Sculpture Exhibition

The Sky Gallery of the Fareed Uduman Art Forum has launched ‘Hands That Speak’, a curated exhibition showcasing the diverse, expressive work of 11 contemporary Sri Lankan sculptors. Running from July 3 to July 5, 2026, the event highlights local artistic innovation and talent. • Exhibition Overview: Features a rich spectrum of contemporary sculpture, ranging from intimate pieces to bold conceptual statements. The collection utilizes diverse mediums including copper, stone, metal, wood, dolomite, fibre, cement, and recycled materials. • Artist Demographics: The 11 featured sculptors represent the emerging and inclusive nature of Sri Lanka's creative sector, including four women artists and four architecture students, boosting talent development in the creative industries. • Thematic Focus: Material Reuse & Sustainability: Multiple artists focus on turning recycled and discarded metals into expressive art (e.g., 'rustique edge' metal art), highlighting sustainable practices within the arts and crafts sector. Socio-Economic Commentary: Artworks address national themes such as the shifting economic and cultural conditions of society, commercial pressures faced by modern youth, and the universal struggles of motherhood. • Economic Context: Organized by the Fareed Uduman Art Forum, the exhibition serves as a vital platform for both established and emerging local artists, promoting the cultural economy, accessible public art, and creative entrepreneurship in Sri Lanka.