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Visionary Sri Lankan Artist

Jayantha Thissera

Explore a masterful use of shapes, colors, and textures that effectively communicate profound abstract themes.

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Jayantha Thissera

Jayantha Thissera

Modern Abstract Painter

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A Visionary in Sri Lankan Modern Abstract Art

National Artist & Art Master • Justice of the Peace of Sri Lanka

A highly respected Contemporary Artist and Educator with over 20 years of international recognition, international sales, and active participation in US art programmes.

Artistic Style & Philosophy

  • Follows the Modern Abstract School with a unique individualistic style.
  • Primarily uses canvas and oil paints; explores advanced techniques like pulp painting.
  • Masterful colourist: Transforms dark, moody browns and bright greens into striking canary yellows and ultramarine blues.
  • Paintings possess a proper mix of shapes, colours, and textures to effectively communicate themes.
  • Works like "Feelings," "Nirvana," and "Jesus Crucified" take viewers on a journey to deeper realities.

Leadership at The Ceylon Society of Arts (CSA)

  • Executive Committee Member (2005-2006).
  • Honorary Exhibition Secretary (2005-2007); Organised the historic 120th Annual Exhibition.
  • Honorary Treasurer (2007-2010); Managed finances and coordination.
  • Instructor at CSA's Art Academy since 2006 (Contemporary Abstract Art).
  • Participant in CSA's 125th Anniversary Member's Art Exhibition (December 2017).

"Sedna" Art Gallery & Mentorship

  • Established "Sedna", a private gallery in Rawathawatta, Moratuwa, dedicated to guiding amateur and child artists.
  • Expert Evaluator & Resource Person:
    • Judges for UN Day Art & Photography Competition (OKI International School, 2011).
    • Resource Person and Judge for "Art Workshop" (Wayamba University Art Circle, 2014).
    • Judge for NHB Singithi Savings Day Art Competition (October 2015).
    • Resource Person for O/L students' practical art workshop (Akuressa Zonal Education Office, 2017).

Solo Exhibitions

August 11, 2003
"Depth of Art"

Lionel Wendt Art Gallery.
28 top-tier paintings depicting humour, tenderness, and deeper aspects of reality.

April 17-18, 2004
"Theli Thudaka Rahas" (The Secrets of the Paint Brush)

National Art Gallery, Colombo.
Widespread recognition.

February 5-7, 2005
"Siththam Sisila" (The Repose of Paintings)

Lionel Wendt Art Gallery.
Large-scale canvas and oil works.

Philanthropy & Global Reach

  • Active Member of Lions Club International, District 306 A2.
  • LCI District Chairperson for Peace Poster Contest for multiple terms (2012-2020). Awarded 2nd Runner Up (2012-2013) and Joint Winner (2014-2015) in Multiple District contests.
  • Successfully sells artwork internationally, contributing to the global appreciation of Sri Lankan Modern Abstract Art.