Artist Gayan Prageeth is exhibiting his latest collection, Eyes Only, at the Saskia Fernando Gallery. His work reflects a deep concern for the state of society and politics, delving into the psyche of the country by exploring such issues as corruption, enforced disappearances and the ethnic conflict. Other subjects include nationalism, terrorism, beautification and climate change.
The painting titled Eyes Only contains a geometric pattern positioned like a lattice in front of a church from the Easter Sunday attacks. Religious and ethnic intolerance, fundamentalism and nationalism have taken root in a globally connected society.
Two small plastic chairs contain vials with photographs representing the thousands of men, women and young people missing from all parts of Sri Lanka.