Nuwan Nalaka
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ARTIST BIO
Nuwan Nalaka’s versatility is reflected in his skillful handling of a wide range of mediums and techniques such as tempera, water colours, Indian ink and wash painting. His work often delves into themes of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy, examined through a combination of visual metaphors, iconography, floral and vegetal forms. Nuwan’s visual style is influenced by folk and traditional painting techniques and styles of both India and Sri Lanka, and exhibits a seamless ability to shift between calligraphic, bold brush strokes and intricately detailed work. Nuwan Nalaka (b.1981, Sri Lanka) completed his Masters in Fine Art at the Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India in 2013. His work has been exhibited at numerous exhibitions in both India and Sri Lanka.
CONCEPT
Nuwan Nalaka uses calligraphic, bold brushstrokes and intricate details to rework the surface of the ginger jar - interpreting it as a receptacle for flowers - to explore feminine energy and sexuality.
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| Bidder | Time | Bid |
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| Boomboom | 1:48pm 07 Jul 2023 | රු.380,000 |
| Lav_W | 8:01am 07 Jul 2023 | රු.370,000 |
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| Lav_W | 6:08pm 05 Jul 2023 | රු.350,000 |
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| Lav_W | 4:51am 02 Jul 2023 | රු.300,000 |
| HTS | 8:17pm 01 Jul 2023 | රු.280,000 |
| Lav_W | 2:50pm 01 Jul 2023 | රු.270,000 |
| Boomboom | 2:18pm 01 Jul 2023 | රු.250,000 |
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