Saturday, 15 November 2014 00:00
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The Young Zoologists’ Association (YZA) of Sri Lanka is holding its annual art and photography exhibition – the Kin Wild and the Young Eye on Nature – from 13-15 November at the J.D.A. Perera Art Gallery in Colombo.
The YZA is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit, voluntary youth organisation dedicated to protect nature by promoting public awareness, research and nature conservation. YZA is based at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala.
Through this twin exhibition the YZA hopes to portray the artistic and photographic talent of its members that range from young to old.
“The core value of the organisation is to protect and conserve the environment by making a conscious effort to raise awareness among young people in Sri Lanka. The majority of YZA members have an opportunity to exhibit their talents to convey the message of wildlife and nature conservation,” stated the President of YZA Parami Vaidyarathne.
Through the exhibition the members will get the opportunity to display their skills learnt from nature photography and art supplementary classes apart from the main course of studies in formal groups provided by the YZA.
“The art and photography exhibitions provide an ideal opening for the members of the art class to show their talents whilst senior members give their fullest support by providing their valuable drawings to maintain the towering standards of the exhibition while others having the opportunity to participate,” added Vaidyarathne.
As a practice art and photography exhibitions are held generally during three days annually by the YZA which was founded by the former Director of National Zoological Gardens, Lyn de Alwis in 1972. This has been able to draw the attention of many professionals in the field of art and photography.
This year both exhibitions will take place together creating a niche for young artists and photographers to demonstrate their talents from 14-16 November at the J.D.A. Perera Art Gallery in Colombo.
