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Jayantha Silva, a renowned Sri Lankan artist, transitioned from commercial art to painting. His exhibitions, including international showcases, highlight his realistic style, focusing on human figures and detail.
Vedda (Sri Lanka’s Aboriginal)
Sri Lanka's first people the Vedda have a captivating story.
According to the islands fascinating historical chronicle -
the Mahavamsa, it is said that they were the descendants
of Queen Kuveni, a Yaksha and the wife of Sri Lanka's
legendary first King Vijay (5th BC). However, according to
anthropologists, their origins are much older; with some
anthropologists dating them back to the stone age.
- Year Produced:2023
- Dimensions:50cm x 32cm
- Medium:Soft Pastel
- Materials Used:Pastel Paper