ARTRA Magazine is in its second year. With this endowment, we have made the attempt to understand, explore and articulate the art space in Sri Lanka, a step further from what we have in the previous publications. Hereon, the section ‘Works of Art and Personalities’ will provide critical content that deconstructs the scope of a particular field of Art ...
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is centered in spaces around Fort Kochi and Mattancheri, India. One of the most significant art events in India, Kochi- Muzaris Biennale 2014 will is taking place for 108 days. The event will feature work of 93 artists from 30 countries in 8 venues in Kochi. A very pleasing, 100 day film festival as a part of the ...
Q | What was it in your life that inspired you to be an author? A | I think the fact that books have always been a part of my life in a big way even before being able to read for myself got me fascinated with books at a very early age and the love for books and what they contained was like something ...
The first book I conquered at age 3 was the classic Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty. My first piece was published at age 7 in the Daily News. I was obsessed with reading and writing from a young age but I only got into poetry when I hit teenage angst. I have developed as a writer, having grown from self-reflective pieces ...
Await ARTRA Magazine Feb / Mar E10. Purchase a copy at Barefoot, Odel, Sarasavi Bookshops (Pvt) Ltd, Vijitha Yapa Bookshops (Pvt) Ltd. The Sandwich Factory Col 7, Yamaha Music Centre - Col 7, Cannon Col 3, Milk & Honey Cafe, Col 7 www.books.lk. For subscriptions call+94775997279 The post Colombo Art Biennale 2014: Making History – ARTRA | The Official Art Magazine appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform ...
MAYANTHA PERERA Hailing from Kalalgoda, Mayantha was born in to a family with a background in arts. Mayantha does not limit himself to one medium, while he dabbles with many his true skill lies in Water colours. He recreates everyday life as well as nature and gives life to otherwise ordinary situations. PATHMAL YAHAMPATH Pathmal is a popular metal installation artist who ...
Hey guys, be sure to check out the ARTRA Wall up at Barefoot Cafe, and please feel free to leave your comments on it! The post ARTRA Wall At Barefoot Cafe! appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression.
Today’s pick is a photograph taken by Umair Wadood titled ‘Abandoned’! Great use of the surroundings and complimentary colors! The post ARTRA Magazine’s Pick of the Day 9/8/13 – Work by Umair Wadood appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression.
“Man whittles, carves, sings, dances, gestures, molds, draws and paints. The doing and making is artistic when the perceived result is of such a nature that its qualities as perceived have controlled the question of production,” wrote John Dewey in ‘Art as Experience’. Wildlife photographers have the “doing and making” of painting with the colours of nature and of imbuing ...
We have the inside coverage of IFFC 2014. You can read all about it including an exclusive interview with the Festival Director and movie reviews. For more read page 6 – 1 ARTRA Magazine Oct / Nov E14. Purchase a copy at Barefoot, Odel, Gandhara, SarasaviBookshops, The Sandwich Factory Col 7, Yamaha Music Centre – Col 7, Cannon Col 3, Milk ...
SHANTAN KUMARASAMY Shantan has always had a fascination for the visual arts. As an eager kid, his dream was to become a painter. While his interests remain loyal, he discovered his ‘Passion’ for photography at the age of 17 when a friend lent him an old camera. Since then he’s been gambling as a photojournalist and Fine Art photographer. PRASAD ...
CC Enough was enough. This was frustrating. We had music being thrown at us left right and center from a hundred stages, and we put ourselves at the mercy of every single sound wave, each time, a bit more hopeful than the previous. We were trying to fulfill a craving. And almost every time, our ear drums were left ...
ARTRA Magazine E3 will be available from Monday at Barefoot Barefoot/ Vijitha Yapa/Sarasavi/Makeen Bookshops and www.books.lk. For subscriptions call +94772305054. The post ARTRA Magazine E3 on the Daily Mirror and on the shelves on Monday! appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression.
Hidden away in Ratmalana, I didn’t know what to expect at the Stein Studios, late on a Sunday evening. Boy, was I taken aback by the lights, glitter, gowns and suits upon walking in. It really was the local equivalent of the Grammys! For more read page 40 – 41 ARTRA Magazine Dec / Jan E9. Purchase a copy at Barefoot, Odel, Sarasavi ...
Thank you Anisha Gooneratne for your contribution to ARTRA Magazine Endowment 6! The post ARTRA E6 Contributor – Anisha Niyas appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression.
Thushara Kulatunga, Randev Seneviratne and Aro D Hettiaratchi have initiated an acoustic/atmospheric project called ‘ART’ that, as they describe. embodies ‘ARTthal’. This concept is built upon exploring new and less heavier musical possibilities whilst having some fun experimenting with their favourite covers as well as working on their original music. ART will perform for the first time at Alternative Sunday 5 on the 1st of ...
Sketching is sometimes considered as a rough work of an idea or scenery where the artist records it down to develop it and produce it to a great piece of art as the end result. However, to Firi Rahman sketching is more than just ‘sketching’: he has now tranformed into a professional who engages his time mostly sketching human figures. Firi Rahman, who’s also known ...
Await ARTRA Magazine Feb/Mar E10. Purchase a copy at Barefoot, Odel, Sarasavi Bookshops (Pvt) Ltd, Vijitha Yapa Bookshops (Pvt) Ltd. The Sandwich Factory Col 7, Yamaha Music Centre - Col 7, Cannon Col 3, Milk & Honey Cafe, Col 7 www.books.lk. For subscriptions call +94775997279 The post Colombo Art Biennale 2014: Making History | ARTRA – The Official Art Magazine appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression. ...
‘It is important to be able to have an interpretation and concept to a shoot as a photographer, especially in the fashion industry. In my case I love telling stories that people can connect with. When I saw the hats, I fell in love with them. They were vibrant and each had a distinct personality. The best people really are’crazy’ ...
