This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive view of the life and work of Justin Pieris Deraniyagala (1903 - 1967), who is known as the pre-eminent Sri Lankan painter of the 20th century. Illustrated with oil paintings and a number of drawings, this book sheds new light on Deraniyagala and presents previously unseen works. Includes contributions by Shernavaz Colah, Neville Weererathe and Ranil Deraniyagala, who offers both personal accounts and diverse entry points into the art of Deraniyagala. With an article about painting written by Daraniyagala.
"An artist is a man who has not only the ability to see more deeply and profoundly than the normal person, but one who is able to communicate his feelings to others by means of his chosen medium whether it be paint, stone, bronze, words, sounds or actions, and also one with whom such communication is an all-absorbing passion"- Justin Deraniyagala
Published by Arjun Deraniyagala
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