Walimuni Solias Mendis (June 17, 1897 – September 1, 1975) was a renowned Sri Lankan artist primarily known for his Buddhist temple paintings, accomplished in a neo-classical style. [1] [2]

All lovers of art owe a great debt to Solius Mendis the gifted Sinhala artist for his work at Kelaniya. These mural paintings in the new chambers arouse fervour in the heart of the religious and patriotism in the heart of the nation at large.

Jun 25, 2021 · Among the many great artists whom we posthumously admire, Solias Mendis is one who is at the forefront. In fact, he dedicated his whole life to Buddhist mural art. However, neither any State art institute nor any art critic honoured or valued his art in his life time.

May 15, 2019 · In the specialized field of Buddhist temple murals, the name of Lankan artist Welimuni Solias Mendis (1897 – 1975) stands out. His paintings are considered to be among the best examples of the fusion of Indian traditions with the techniques of European academic art.

Walimuni Solias Mendis (1897-1975) was a renowned Sri Lankan artist primarily known for his Buddhist temple paintings. Born in Mahawewa, Madampe, Chilaw, his parents wanted Mendis to become an Ayurveda Physician. However, he was drawn to art from a very early age.

Walimuni Solias Mendis (June 17, 1897 – September 1, 1975) was a renowned Sri Lankan (Sinhala) artist primarily known for his Buddhist temple paintings, accomplished in a neo-classical style.

Jul 13, 2013 · Many of you will have seen some of the paintings by the great Sri Lankan Buddhist artist, Solias Mendis. One of the most famous is the image of Bhikkhuni Sanghamitta arriving in Sri Lanka with the Bodhi tree sapling, greeting by King Devanampiyatissa.

Sep 1, 2021 · Artist Soliyas Mendis, renowned the world over for his murals in the Kelaniya temple in the suburbs of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo, was a self-taught painter.