An Australian figurative fine-artist practicing full-time, based in Redland Bay, QLD.
Prominent body of work is stylised figurative portraiture which has been mildly influenced by romanticism and symbolism yet progressively developed into a sophisticated unique style. Moody expressive body language and signature colourful line works discuss traditional ideas in a contemporary eye.
The artistic expressions and techniques cerebrate the artist's South Asian cultural heritage enriched by the traditional works of local masters, folklore and the studies of classical Indo-Aryan painting styles.
EDUCATION:
Chartered Institute of Marketing/UK, Post graduate Diploma in Marketing
RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)/Australia, BSc. in Applied Science & Technology
National Art Gallery/Sri Lanka, Diploma in Fine Arts (Still-life, Life-drawings, Plenaire, Traditional South Asian figure painting techniques, Sculpture and Museum studies)
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS/HOWS:
(2022) “Forever Summer” - Solo Exhibition, Redland Shire, QLD, Australia
(2022) “The Canticle of the Rainbow” - Book launch, Redland Shire, QLD, Australia
(2021) “Sense of Place” - Group Exhibition, Waltzing Matilda Centre-Museum, Winton, QLD , Australia
(1990-1995) Solo exhibitions, National Art Gallery - Colombo, Sri Lanka
(1990-1995) Group exhibitions, National Art Gallery - Colombo, Sri Lanka
(1994) “My Heritage” Paintings, Wood Art and Paper Craft (Solo) - BMICH, Sri Lanka
(1988) “Life and Culture” - Group Exhibition - BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka
SELECTED AWARDS & RESIDENCIES:
(2022) John Villiers Outback Art Prize: Finalist, Waltzing Matilda Centre/Museum, Winton, QLD, Australia
(2021) BigCi Artist Residency, hosted by Bilpin international ground for Creative initiatives, NSW, Australia
(1993) President's Award - Public art project (Mural) - National Hospital Complex, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(1993) Gold Medalist - “Figurative Painting competition” - Finland
(1992) Silver Medalist - “Contemporary life drawing” - Japan
(1990) Gold Medalist - “Lifestyle painting” - South Asia Region
(1985-1990) Winner of multiple “Interstate art competitions” - Colombo, Sri Lanka
MEDIA/WORKSHOPS:
(1992) Traditional Figurative Painting, Drawing, Wood Art and Paper Craft - Teaching Workshops for small business owners - National TV, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(1990) Art for Children - Community Teaching workshops - National Art Gallery, Sri Lanka
PRIVATE ART COLLECTIONS:
Hiranya’s works are collected by Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, USA, France & Belgium
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