About Sanjiv Mndis Memmorial Foundation & "Beyond Life" book (works of child artist Sanjiv Mendis)

Many have asked me what exactly is Sanjiv Mendis Memmorial Foundation (sponsorer of Rekha Sithuwam Dakma 2009) and also about the book which has Sanjiv's Paintings. Well here is the link where you can read about it all:
http://sanjivmendis.wordpress.com/ Aout the book Beyond Life: http://sanjivmendis.wordpress.com/beyondlife/. (The invitation info about Rekha Sithuwam Dakma 2009: http://sanjivmendis.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/rekha-sithuwam-dekma-2009/)

Rekha Sithuwam Dakma 2009 - art works

Exhibition Opening Phots - Rekha Sithuwam Dakma 2009

Rekha Sithuwam Dakma 2009
Line Drawing Exhibion 2009

will cordial open at the Deepaloka Viharaya, Ingiriya
at 10.00 am on 7th July 2009.

The exhibition will remain open
On 7th, 8th and 9th from 10.00am to 4.00pm.

The is an exhibit of the selected works that were done in the art workshop held at the
Madakada Aranya Senasanaya by 21 participating artists.

The exhibition is Sponsored by Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation
and supported by theertha International Artists' Collective and ArtLab.

Participating Artist: P.L. Fransis, Tharanga Pradeep kumara, M.H.M. Lakshika Woshini, W. Mahesh Darmapriya, W.A. Gayuru Randila, Lahiru Madushanka Kumarasingha, Kumuduni Sriyalatha Godigamuwa, W. Piumi Lakshika, Thushara Sampath, M. C.N. Madushanka, N.V. Kanchana Karunarathna, Chapa Madhurangi Wijethunga, D.M.J.G. Menike, G. Kamal Indrajith, Alawattage Ajith Kumara, P.H.G. Tishan Ruwan Pathma, T.W.V. Gamunu Nanda Kumara, D. Asiri Sandakelum, Nuwani Shanthika Sepalage, Kasun Lahiru Liyanage, Sanath Kalubadana, P.L. Krishan Tharanga.

Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation visits Megha

Mrs. M C V Mendis Mr. Rukshan Jayewardene and Mrs. Azira Esufally, trustees of The Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation Visited Megha.

They came to Ingiriya early in the mornig to see the worshop in progress. After looking at artworks and discussions Mrs. Charmine Mendis presented the book "Beyond Life: Drawings & Paintings of Sanjiv Mendis, her son after whom The Sanjiv Mendis Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation is named.

Day 1 of the workshop

The Day 1 of the workshop was held at Ingiriya, Vindya Kanchana Karunarathna's house now converted to a meeting and activity space.

Prof. Jagath Weerasinghe
Sarath Kumarasiri
K.G. Pushpakumara
Bandu Manamperi
Pala Pothupitiye
Thisath Thoradeniya
Lalith Manage
Prasanna Nankadura
Nishantha Rukmal
from Theertha International Artists' Collective visited Megha on this day.

Jagath Weerasinghe gave a lecture on drawing. At the end of it after the tea break every body sat down to do blind contour drawings getting personal instruction and advise from Jagath.

At noon every body vent to the Madakada Aranya Senasanaya, (Madakada Monastry). They were expected to study the surface textures in nature. After lunch near the Madakada Oya, the work continued untill evening. The next five workshop days the 22 participating artists worked outdoors and indoors like this.

Drawing workshop at Ingiriya Beggings

Megha Art Organization, an active regional art organization in Sri Lanka has organized a drawing workshop at Ingiriya involiving children and young artists.

The inaugural ceremony of the workshop will be held at 10.00 am onwards on 26th Sunday, April 2009 at the regional art center of Megha Art Organization, Ingiriya. The workshop is sponsored by The Sanjiv Mendis Memorial Foundation and supported by the Theertha International Artists' Collective and ArtLab Organization.