"Vigil" and Other Works:An exhibition of installations,drawings and paintings

"Art must be an expression of love or it is nothing"~ Marc Chagall,
(7 July 1887- 28 March 1985),Russian- French Painter

“Vigil” and Other Works by Chandraguptha Thenuwara is currently being held at the Lionel Wendt Gallery in Colombo. It was inaugurated today for special invitees. The exhibition will remain open from July 24th 2010 to July 29th 2010 from 10am to 7pm except the Poya Day on Sunday-July 25th 2010.

There are 15 exhibits including installations, drawings and paintings displayed. He holds an annual exhibition in July to commemorate the Black July which took place in Sri Lanka in July.



A candle is lit to pay tribute to those who have sacrificed their lives

Chandraguptha Thenuwara's son Charudaththa Thenuwarar lights a candle

Chandraguptha Thenuwara has developed a specific identity through his own concept

Chandraguptha Thenuwara lights a candle to pay tribute

Vigil Installations-Mixed Media

Columns of our Era

Peak-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Acrylic on canvass

Tyre,Barrel and tin sheet are used make the Columns

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Many previewed the exhibition

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Art curator Saskia Fernando is seen taking a closer look at one of the exhibits

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Untitled-Ink on paper

Chandraguptha Thenuwara with some viewers

Art students at the preview

An ardent art lover is seen taking a closer look t the exhibit named "Vigil"

Art lovers walk through installations