These
artists were the original members of the "43 groups" and
laid the foundation of modern art in Sri Lanka. Other Sri Lankan
artists who also have their works displayed in the gallery include
Ranil Deraniyagala, Tilak Samarawickreme, Marie Alles Fernando, Swanee
Jayawardena, Sushila Fernando, Sevali Illangasinghe, Noeline Fernando,
Badugodahewa and Nadine David.
The galleries ocupy the house where the late Harry Pieris lived
and worked. The larger section of the display gallery is in his
sitting rooms witch have been left as he once used them. The studio
where he painted still contains his easel, brushes, palate and the box
containing the last few tubes of paint he used. A sales gallery contains
works of art for sale. A print studio offer training in etching,
engraving and other forms of printing.
The Foundation was set up by the late Harry Pieris in 1974. It is an
approved charity.
32/4 , Barnes
Place , Colombo
7,
Sri Lanka.
