Artist: M.P.
Age: 7
School: Children’s Art Circle/ Colombo Children’s Book
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
Artifact: Banana Leaf
Medium: Mixed-media
While going to school, we hold the banana leaf over our heads because it is very hot and the huge leaf provides shade.
I like to go to school early in the morning. I dislike getting angry with my friends. I spend my freetime reading and painting. I hope to be a teacher when I grow up.
Artist: Sanjeeva
Age: 13
School: Children’s Art Circle/Colombo Children’s Book
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
Artifact: A Sitar
Medium: Oil pastel
My artifact is a Sitar (an oriental musical instrument) My friends and I are enjoying and listening to a sitarist. I chose this scene because I like instrumental music.
I live with my father and mother and I have two sisters. I always like to be with my friends. I spend my free time reading books, playing cricket, and drawing pictures. I hope to become a doctor.
Artist: Ganayi
Age: 14
School: Children’s At Circle/ Colombo Children’s Book
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
Artifact: Guard Stone
Medium: Water Colors
In my scene people are visiting the ruined cities during the holidays. I painted this scene because I like ancient ruins and guard stones.
I live with my parents. I do not have any brothers or sisters. I like to draw and paint. I spend my time reading books. I would like to be a writer when I grow up.
Artist: R.S.
Age: 16
School: Children’s Art Circle/Colombo Children’s Book
City: Colombo
Country: Sri Lanka
Artifact: Pot
Medium: Water Colors
Women in my village are carrying pots and bringing water. I chose this scene because I love my village.
I have a sister and a brother. My father is a clerk in an office. I do not like to sing songs. I spend my freetime reading books, drawing pictures and collecting stamps. I would like to be an art teacher when I grow up.