Widely regarded as the father of abstract art in Sri Lanka, H.A. Karunaratne has spent over six decades developing a visual language that blends materials ranging from fabric to metal, creating compositions that evoke rhythm, energy, and dissonance. His unique approach draws influences from American Abstract Expressionism as well as Buddhist and Zen philosophies. Water of Life, a solo exhibition by renowned Sri Lankan artist H.A. Karunaratne is landmark exhibition highlights his profound impact on Sri Lankan contemporary art and his exploration of abstract expressionism.
