Charith Wijesundara features in 7th Artist Spotlight by COD Sri Lanka, John Keells Foundation

CITY of Dreams Sri Lanka, in partnership with John Keells Foundation, presents the 7th edition of its Artist Spotlight series titled Urban Pop — Colombo Reconstructed, a new exhibition by Sri Lankan multidisciplinary artist Charith Wijesundara, curated by Kasun Jayamanne.

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Drawing from both his self-taught artistic practice and professional background in architecture, Charith’s work reflects a deeply personal interpretation of Sri Lankan identity. His compositions are informed by the textures and contradictions of the city, where old and new structures coexist, fragments of popular culture overlap with tradition, and everyday urban experiences become embedded with memory and meaning.

“Colombo especially continues to inspire me because it constantly feels unfinished and evolving. New developments sit beside older structures, street culture overlaps with commercial imagery, and different generations experience the same spaces in completely different ways,” says Charith Wijesundara. “Rather than documenting the city directly, I'm more interested in capturing its atmosphere, energy, and the feeling of living within it.”