On 5 November 2012, the sessions celebrated it’s very first “Meloversary”. The day turned out to be a memorable one with all melomanics posting viral videos, drawings and collages of all things Melo on the official Facebook group.Team Melo also approached four individuals, who’ve been veteran performers and longtime attendees of the sessions for their thoughts. Kei Watanabe If ...
The Fashion Show had a mix of International and local models, wearing a diverse range of pieces designed by students that were very impressive. The show started with a collection by young UK Ethical Womens wear fashion and accessories designer – Ada Zandithon in collaboration with Triumph and then went on to …. …For more read page 34 of ARTRA ...
“I went to Galle a few months back and I found bottles thrown all over by children. Since I love DIY (Do-it-Yourself) crafts, I loved this sight! So I made candle holders and bangles with these bottles once I came back.I still have a few more and I don’t know what they will turn into, but this is what ...
To have a look at more of Prageeth Manohansa’s work, turn to pages 18 & 19 of ARTRA Magazine Endowment 3 now available online at http://www.magzter.com/LK/Jaz-Publishing/ARTRA/Art/ or purchaseable at Barefoot/ Vijitha Yapa/Sarasavi/Makeen Bookshops. For subscriptions call +94774108680. The post Gods of Metal – An Exhibition by Prageeth Manohansa appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression. ...
According to Poornima and Chinthaka the ‘Cage of Existence, is a unique piece of conceptual and interactive work of Art which enables multiple artists to perform on an equal platform to convey a gamut of ideas and thoughts. Showcased at the ‘CoCA Invasion’, an event that was a part of the Colombo Art Biennale, the cage was used for ...
Trans music is generally not associated or considered as a form of Art. However, I think it is time we revisit this opinion as Trans music happens to be in sync with artistry. Anuk Weerasinghe, one of the core organizers of Sunset Music Festival 2012 says “Trans music is an art form that relies heavily on the use of electronic equipment ...
For more have a look at pages 26/27 of ARTRA Magazine Endowment 3 now available online at http://www.magzter.com/LK/Jaz-Publishing/ARTRA/Art/ or purchased at Barefoot/ Vijitha Yapa/Sarasavi/Makeen Bookshops. For subscriptions call +94774108680. The post GANESHISM BY MAHEN CHANMUGAM appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression.
There has been somewhat of an evolution with regards to the focus and reverence towards art and appreciation for aesthetics in the last few years in Sri Lanka. Art and attention to aesthetics have always been an emphasis in Sri Lankan culture for hundreds of years, however in recent times, there have been bourgeoning platforms for individuals to appreciate ...
How to create an identity for an EP with existing singles – By Shezri Junaid of Cynosure 01. Listen to every song carefully with your band member/producer 02. Recollect what inspired you/ your band to write every single that you are planning to ...
ARTRA Magazine is proud to be the Official Art Magazine for the Artist Table, organized by Trekurious together with the Saskia Fernando Gallery . This is a series of quarterly private dinners, which will provide art enthusiasts and collectors an opportunity to dine inside the intimacy of the Gallery in the company of a leading Artist. These dinners are aimed ...
‘Widows’a Play By Ariel Dorfman – Directed by Feroze Kamardeen A Review by Azara Jaleel The process of grieving was one such theme that was enlightened thoroughly in the play. The arrival of a man’s faceless corpse floating in the river, triggers a struggle among the women about who should bury the body. Each believes the man to be ...
With their ghostly, alienated faces and figures reminiscent of Soviet-era photography, Jānis Avotiņš thinly painted canvases draw us into a fragile, elliptic world haunted by collective memory. For more work by this artist, use the link given below: http://www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk/artists/janis_avotins.htm?section_name=new_art_from_russia The post Amazing oil on canvas series by Janis Avotins appeared first on ARTRA | The Platform for Artistic Expression. ...
It is no secret that Sri Lanka has a rich history in arts and crafts. Dating back to over two thousand years, crafts such as beeralu, handloom, lace making, batik and jewellery to name a few, have evolved through times of the aborigines and also with the governance of the Dutch and English. The unique creative measures and skills Sri ...
In a statement in 2010 Pala said “‘Motherland’ and the idea of safeguarding the motherland, and being proud of it, create a veil of ignorance”. This was the year after the 30-year war in Sri Lanka had ended. And today, things have evolved and taken new form; His latest works are on Sri Lanka’s current post-war situations and focus on ...
“Design thinking is increasingly being used to address our biggest societal challenges; as such design can be a powerful driver of action for sustainable change.” (Design for Sustainable Change. Chick, A. and Micklethwaite, P. 2011) Sustainability is becoming the ‘language’ of many politicians, large corporations and society as a whole where debates to find long term solutions to secure a ...
What are we but crude mannequins made of clay – I will throw you to the ground and you will break and bleed until you die and then you are no more – but bits of broken shell like artillery uselessonce fired what are we but crude mannequins moving awkwardly – you raise a hand here raise a hand there ...
This year the Gratiaen Prize, in affiliation with the Standard Chartered Bank, celebrates 20 years. Reflecting this landmark in the prize’s career the shortlist announcement is scheduled as the inaugural event for Standard Chartered Colomboscope 2013 on 22 March at the Chequerboard, Park Street Mews at 6.15 pm. The event is open to the public and all are welcome. ...
Q| With regards to the content of ‘Short Sweet’, what do you aim at encapsulating as a curator? A| While the submissions were generally compelling for ‘Short Sweet’, most were far from fictive. Many authors openly noted that their writing was cathartic and anchored, with varying degrees of authenticity, to real events. The book was thus transformed from what ...
Review by Nifraz Rikaz “The 39 steps” directed by Nafeesa K Amiruddeen and produced by Nadira Adamly and Mohamed Adamly. Was a hilarious spin on an Alfred Hitchcock classic spy thriller recreated as a theatrical marvel from the 11- 19 May 2013 at the Lionel Wendt Theater, Colombo. The Lionel Wendt stage was transformed in to a Broadway movie ...
