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Welcome To Jayantha Silva's Art Portfolio
Jayantha Silva, a veteran Sri Lankan artist, transitioned from commercial art to painting. His exhibitions, including international sdisplays, highlight his realistic style, focusing on human figures and detail.
Vedda (Sri Lanka’s Aboriginal)
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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
- Price: USD 265