Sri Lankan Artists

Sri Lanka is a country with talented artists in various fields of art. These artists work in different branches of art such as music, painting, sculpture, dance, theater and cinema. Here are some of Sri Lanka's well-known artists:

1. M.I.A. - Mathangi Arulpragasam, better known as M.I.A., is a British musician and singer of Sri Lankan origin. She is known for her unique musical style and political messages.

2. George Keyt - One of Sri Lanka's important modern artists. His paintings have a style that combines Sri Lanka's traditional culture and mythology with modern art.

3. Ananda Coomaraswamy - A Sri Lankan-born art historian and art critic, Coomaraswamy specializes in Asian art. He is known for his contributions to the history of art and the cultural heritage of Sri Lanka.

4. Premasiri Khemadasa - One of Sri Lanka's leading composers. He has studied both Western classical music and Sri Lankan traditional music.

5. Vimukthi Jayasundara - Jayasundara, a film director of Sri Lankan origin, is an internationally known name. He makes films that attract attention with their cinematographic narrative.

6. Tissa Abeysekara - is a Sri Lankan filmmaker, screenwriter and critic. She is a name that contributed to the development of Sri Lankan cinema.

7. Chitrasena Vajira Dance Company - One of Sri Lanka's most well-known dance companies. They offer modern interpretations of traditional Sri Lankan dance styles. These names are some of the well-known artists in Sri Lanka's art world. There are many more talented artists in the country and they are also known internationally for their artworks specific to Sri Lankan culture.