Subadrage Nuwan Nalaka
Prakriti II, 2025
Watercolor and tempera on fabriano paper
48h x 48w in
Subadrage Nuwan Nalaka (b. 1981, Delgoda, Sri Lanka) is an artist and lecturer. Versatility is reflected in his skillful handling of a wide range of mediums and techniques such as tempera, water colours, Indian ink and wash painting. His work often delves into themes of Buddhist and Hindu philosophy, examined through a combination of visual metaphors, iconography, floral and vegetal forms. Nuwan’s visual style is influenced by folk and traditional painting techniques and styles of both India and Sri Lanka, and he exhibits a seamless ability to shift between calligraphic, bold brush strokes and intricately detailed work.
He completed his Masters in Fine Art (2013) at the Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata, India. His work has been exhibited at numerous exhibitions in both India and Sri Lanka. The artist has exhibited in the group show Islanded at Aicon Contemporary in 2024.
He currently lives and works in Kolkata, India.