Priyantha Udagedara

Priyantha Udagedara (b.1975, Kandy, Sri Lanka) is a contemporary artist whose work explores themes of colonial history, cultural memory, and the relationship between nature and human intervention. His art often delves into the complexities of postcolonial identity, using nature as a symbolic medium to address the lingering impacts of colonialism while celebrating the resilience and beauty of the natural world. Udagedara has a PHD in Philosophy in Contemporary Fine Art Practice, as well as a Master’s Degree in Contemporary Art and Design Practice from the Faculty of Arts and Design, Leeds Metropolitan University. The artist has exhibited his work internationally, including in three group shows and one solo show at Aicon Contemporary. Udagedara lives and works in Sri Lanka.