Anushka Prasad

Anushka Prasad is a Sri-Lankan born artist. From his formative years, he recalls not a time he has felt more fulfilling and rewarding than when he has held the paintbrush.

Having spent equal parts of his life and career in Asia and Europe, his artworks are influenced by his exposure to a multitude of rich and sophisticated cultures. Thus, his artworks display a certain je nai sais quoi, which perhaps could best be described as a unique blend of the best of East & West.

Anushka believes that nature is relentlessly relating a silent but salient message to those who are sensitive enough to perceive it. So he enjoys painting scenes of nature but often with a peculiar twist intended to arouse curiosity in the observer's mind, inviting them to each assign a special meaning of personal significance to the artwork.

Having renounced a lay life, he returned to Sri Lanka at the age of 30 and now lives amongst Buddhist monks in a forest monastery. At the monastery, away from the hustle and bustle of his previous life, he spends most of his time in meditation and spiritual practice striving for enlightenment. In his spare time, he produces the artworks you will see here. From time to time, you may be able to pick up artworks inspired b...