Acrylic on board.
12x16"
Inspired by the historic milestone of the moon landing in 1969, ‘Take Me To The Moon’ embodies a reflection on the enduring significance of human achievement amidst the passage of time. Against a backdrop of bananas, whimsically chosen for their lunar hue, my painting depicts a half-human, half-animal figure with golden hair and banana breasts soaring forward. The figure is illuminated by the radiant smile of the sun, symbolizing the triumph of human endeavor. Below, two golden fish gaze in awe, while a roaring beast lurks ominously, representing the duality of human nature.
Through this composition, I sought to capture the essence of magic, fire, and power, juxtaposed with the inherent complexities and fears of the human psyche. By blending elements of fantasy and reality, my work invites viewers to contemplate the multifaceted nature of human achievement and the perpetual quest for greatness amidst the unknown.
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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Take Me To The Moon
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