In Dreaming of Candies and Guns, Anupa Perera’s exhibition at the Paradise Road Saskia Fernando Gallery (PRSFG), still life serves as a powerful lens to examine turbulent intersections of politics, conflict and environmental degradation. Perera fuses classical techniques with contemporary subject matter, juxtaposing everyday objects, militaristic symbols and surreal elements to provoke deeper reflection. Drawing from both personal experience and collective memory, Perera uses still life not just as a form of expression but as a vessel for storytelling, critique and transformation.
Answering questions from Groundviews, Perera delves into the inspirations, symbolism and evolving vision behind Dreaming of Candies and Guns. He explores how stillness can speak volumes and how art can serve as both a mirror and a catalyst in a fractured world.
