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Whispers of the Sacred
Sameera Kalupahana — “Whispers of the Sacred”

Whispers of the Sacred. Handcrafted Atelier Masterwork.

Nestled within a peaceful tropical landscape, a traditional shrine stands as a quiet reminder of Sri Lanka's cultural and spiritual heritage. Soft washes of colour and expressive textures reveal the timeless beauty of sacred architecture.

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Current — Online Viewing Room

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Season / Dates: Season 2026/2027
Location: Digital Viewing Room · Salon I
Curator: Gallery 1920 Curatorial Guild
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The Ateliers

Represented artists

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SameeraKalupahana

Born 1970, Galle

A painter of the pause: people at work and at rest along the south-western coast, rendered in oil, watercolour and charcoal with quiet dignity.

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ChammikaJayawardena

Born 1977, Colombo

Expressionist figures in acrylic and ink, shaped by a training in fine art and archaeology and a long practice of work on peace and human rights.

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Every artwork in our collection is a 100% unique, one-of-a-kind original created by hand by the artist. We do not sell mass-produced prints or machine reproductions unless explicitly labeled as a numbered limited edition. Each acquisition includes an artist-signed Certificate of Authenticity with physical and digital provenance.

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