Ink, pan pastel, collage on paper (framed).
16x12"
Sanctuary is a mixed-media piece that combines drawing and collage and explores the themes of sanctity, nature, and the sacredness of life. The central figure is in serene contemplation gazing intently at a large , radiant and mysterious golden egg. The figure's hair, a rich blend of brown and gold hues, is intricately woven with bird nests and birds. These element suggest the symbiotic relationship between humanity and nature, highlighting how life flourishes and finds sanctuary in the most unexpected places
Anupa Khemadasa is a Sri Lankan - Canadian interdisciplinary artist inspired by both Sri Lankan and Western creative traditions, whose practice spans visual arts, community engagement, music performance and cybernetics. Socio-cultural issues and personal histories are at the core of her artistic practice. She has performed, exhibited and produced work in Asia, Europe, Canada and the US, including as a touring musician with the Phoolan Devi Opera project and as Musical Director for the award-winning Sri Lankan film ‘Thanha, Rathi, Ranga’. She co-founded the musical ensemble Tangled, and arts collective ‘ Warm Up To Me ’. She has also created participatory audio-visual installations for Toronto’s Nuit Blanche Festival in 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2023 . Anupa was born and raised in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and currently resides in Toronto, Canada.
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Sanctuary
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Collage and painting
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