🎨 “Spectrum” Art Exhibition to Showcase 10 Emerging Sri Lankan Artists
• Event Details: The "Spectrum" art exhibition will open to the public on June 20 and 21, 2026, at the historic Lionel Wendt Art Centre in Colombo, a central hub for the country's creative community and cultural landscape. • The Artists: The showcase features ten emerging Sri Lankan artists: Athsara Wijegunawardena, Neha Thirumavalavan, Dillai Joseph, Wasantha Siriwardena, Champika Dias, Nipun Dias, Dr. Prasanna Siriwardena, Kalhari Perera, Siromi Samarasinghe, and Chandana Illankone. All artists trained under renowned Sri Lankan master artist Royden Gibbs. • Mediums & Styles: The exhibition highlights artistic diversification, featuring a wide array of mediums including watercolours, soft pastels, oils, and charcoal. Subjects span scenery, portraits, still life, and studies of the human form. • Economic & Cultural Impact: The event serves as a platform to support and market early-career talent within Sri Lanka’s local art ecosystem, connecting new creators directly with art lovers, students, and seasoned collectors.