Statement
Love and Respect life has been the motto I live by, and the foundation my work has stemmed from. Our beautiful planet is suffering and being destroyed by selfish, ignorant, arrogant acts. Ask your selves, Where do you see this planet in another 20 or 50 years?. Individually, our accumulative
actions have a direct bearing on the survival of our beautiful blue planet, we don't get a second chance!. As a concerned human, parent I feel the
urgency to take action towards altering this bleak trajectory the world is on, hence the reason to venture into a career as a wildlife fine artist. Motivated to showcase the wonderful and natural world we habitat, capturing a slice of the Wild and bringing it into our personal living spaces, so that we can enjoy and cherish these miraculous moments.
Starting from an empty white canvas and striving to share the wondrous beauty as I witness it, creating an aesthetically pleasing visual slice of a moment in time has been nothing short of my privilege and joy. Knowing that I'm but a drop in the ocean amongst over 8 billion people, the near-impossible journey ahead to reach the goals I have set for myself is a humbling experience, but I am optimistic and hopeful my work can make a positive change by aiding conservation and educating the world of the ways of the Wildlife.
Biography
Chamindra de Silva Abeyewickreme is a hyper-realism wildlife artist dedicated to showcasing the beauty of the natural world, particularly focusing on threatened and endangered species. Born in Sri Lanka, he grew up in Dehiwala, where his love for nature was nurtured by his grandmother and family. An autodidact in art, he demonstrated his talent from a young age, influenced by his mother and encouraged by his experiences in school, where he was known as “the artist.” After studying at St. Peter's College, he began his professional journey in television, excelling as a non-linear editor and graphic artist for over 18 years, including a milestone with the Discovery Channel. Learning about the rapid destruction of wildlife through documentaries fueled his passion for conservation. In 2017, he turned his focus to wildlife art, striving to create awareness and inspire change through his work. Bringing blank canvases to life gives him profound joy and purpose, which he describes as "beyond words."
