Chandraguptha Thenuwara Sri Lankan , b. 1960
Camouflage, 2017
Acrylic on Canvas
160 x 120 cm
63 x 47 1/4 in
63 x 47 1/4 in
In a variation of the traditional camouflage print, the vibrant swatches are made identifiable when examined closely. Taking on the form of guns, helmets and knives, the visual motifs alongside...
In a variation of the traditional camouflage print, the vibrant swatches are made identifiable when examined closely. Taking on the form of guns, helmets and knives, the visual motifs alongside the green and saffron shades associated with the military and clergy, strengthens the artist’s ongoing commentary on the insidious elements within Sri Lankan society.