About

I am a self-taught Canadian artist originally from Sri Lanka. I began drawing in 2020, shortly after being laid off from work due to the pandemic. While merely trying to find ways to fill up my time, my journey as an artist was brewing. I had my first showcase in April of 2022. It has since been an incredible few years filled with numerous art shows and interviews to awards and even a newspaper feature!

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

1st Place, Visual Arts Award, Artistry by the Lake 2024

Emerging Artists by Emerging Curator Award – Lex Barrie, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF61)

Curated Collection ‘The Poetics of the Imagination’ of Ed Pien, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF61)

Curated Collection ‘Surrealia’ of Ekow Nimako, Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF61)

Drawing & Painting Award, Etobicoke Artfest 2022

PUBLICATIONS & PRESS

Interview - Arts on the Credit, April 15, 2024 https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5yY8b4ur7f/?igsh=MWkybHJ2dTlrejZ1Yg==

Ethereal Artists Talks, February 18, 2023 https://youtu.be/-O1aRbq4Wl4

Ethereal Gallery Tour at Propeller, February 15 – March 5, 2023 https://youtu.be/0r-wC9q_w20

Interview with Lex Barrie, November 22, 2022 https://vimeo.com/user158521688/sandamaliinterview

Ceylon Today – ‘A special gift from God’, October 1, 2022 A special gift from God