“Odyssey 2” art exhibition by 2020 Group

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Standing: Nuwan Thenuwara, Rohan Dassenaieke, and Anura Srinath; Seated: Wasantha Siriwardena, Janaka Ratnayake, and Sunil Katugampola

An art exhibition titled “Odyssey 2” featuring an impressive array of artwork created by the 2020 Group will be on display at the Karaliya Art Gallery, Kandy on 9, 10 and 11 August from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The 2020 Group is a collective of renowned Sri Lankan artists of wide experience, from different disciplines, practicing distinctive styles with its members, Janaka Ratnayake, Wasantha Siriwardena, Anura Srinath, Nuwan Thenuwara, Rohan Dassenaieke, Sunil Katugampola and Gamini Abeykoon, providing a platform to showcase their artistic creations to the art loving public in Sri Lanka.

The purpose of this exhibition is to shift the spotlight back to representational art with sub-styles realism, impressionism and figurative art, keeping abreast of international best practices to reduce the barriers paving the way for international recognition of Sri Lankan artists.

Members of the 2020 Group will dedicate the Odyssey 2 exhibition a tribute to legendary artist late Gunasiri Kolambage, a founder member of the group.