Sandatharaka Abeysinghe Sri Lanka, b. 1994

Once Upon a Time deepens the lore. Unfolding as the second chapter of Sandatharaka Abeysinghe’s underwater universe, the series delves into the myths and characters that inhabit this imagined world. Blurring the lines between the terrestrial and aquatic worlds, time and histories, the exhibition explores ideas of an existence that transcend the rigid categories of modernity.

This October, Saskia Fernando Gallery presents 'Elsewhere' a solo presentation by Sandatharaka Abeysinghe. The artist transports viewers to a fantastical realm where human life is dwarfed by the colossal majesty of towering and lush flora and fauna. Drawing inspiration from Ilya Repin’s Sadko, the series imagines an underwater world where a once-great city, submerged by an ancient deluge, continues to thrive.