Asmar Atham Sri Lankan, b. 1989

Asmar Atham's Marutha Osai (மருத ஓசை), translated as "Echoes of the Fertile Land", draws inspiration from the ancient Tamil concept of Marutham one of the five classical landscapes in Sangam literature, symbolizing fertile agricultural land, flowing water, cultivation, and rural life. More than a physical place, Marutham embodies a way of life shaped by the enduring relationship between people, the land, and nature.

Silent Strokes: The Noise of Painting brings together emerging Sri Lankan painters to highlight the enduring importance of painting in contemporary art. The title reflects a paradox: while painting is...