Artist & Art educator
Aruni Wijegunawardena, is a visionary artist whose work seamlessly blends skill with mixed-media eclectic art. Aruni's paintings are popular for her unique style of creating Vintage Sri Lanka, the detail on canine & feline friends and for capturing emotions of people with her portraits.
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Her style of work has ignited conversation with an audience who deeply appreciate the skill and technique that has gone into her pieces.
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Aruni's art is a testament to the enduring dialogue between hyper realism and feeling, leaving an indelible mark on the ever-evolving canvas of Sri Lankan contemporary art.
''A skillful painting with a lot of detail gets me all the time. There are many artists but to be recognized as great, you need to be exceptionally skilled and creative. I focus on light and shadow first and foremost, perspective and colour on my subjects.
I try to deliver this with an educated palette and harmoniously compose it to reflect a message of substance''
Her commitment to mentorship and education is evident through her profession as an art educator in leading international schools in Sri Lanka, where she inspires the next generation to embrace the intersection of tradition and innovation in their artistic endeavors.
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She has produced many Sri Lankan and world prize winners and has inspired over 1000+ students to find their purpose, find their peace and trueself with her mastery.
