Veteran Journalist Sampath Bandara’s latest book ‘Lionel Wendt Art and Life’ will be launched at the Lionel Wendt Art Centre, Colombo 7, on August 30, at 3.30 p.m.
The well researched biography on art and life of Lionel Wendt includes very little known facts, rare photographs and profiles of the’43 Group members. It also includes his significant and historic contribution, influence and inspiration for Ceylonese Art. He pioneered to establish the first modern Art movement (‘43 Group) of Sri Lanka. The book is a Sarasavi Publication.
Special speeches will be delivered by Prof Sarath Chandrajeewa (Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Art), veteran photographer, Lal Hegoda, Rohan de Zoysa (Chairperson of the Sapumal Foundation.) A documentary named, ‘Lionel Wendt’ directed by veteran Film Director and reputed dramatist Dharmasiri Bandaranayake will be screened at the launch. Sampath Bandara is an author of 12 books, including biographies, political biographies, research works and several works on sports literature. Bandara is a senior journalist, creative writer, art critic and lyricist.
The book has been translated from Sinhala to English by veteran translator Vijita Fernando.