Education 

1999  Currently studying for MA in Archeology, Postgraduate Institute of Archeology. Sri Lanka.
  
1995  Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology - Merit Pass. Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

1993  Bachelor of Fine Arts (Sculpture Major) - First Class Pass. Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 

1989- 1990 Certificate Course of Study in Drawing and Painting, National Youth Services Council, Sri Lanka.

Work Experience:

2002   Visiting Lecturer, Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

2000- 2002  Director, National Replica School, Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
   
2001    Visiting Lecturer in Sculpture, Institute of Aesthetic Studies,
           University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

2000   Production Manager/ Coordinator, Video documentary film “Sri Lankan Craft Village” commissioned by the UNESCO.

1998   Member, Exhibition Committee for the Photographic Exhibition for Peace, Sudnelum Movement Trust.
 
1997 – 2002  Manager, Dikhena Craft Studio and Workshop for ceramics and paper craft.

1997- 1999  Coordinator/ Manager, ‘Shrine of the Innocents’ Memorial Project.

1994   Research Assistant to Mr. Jagath Weerasinghe, Senior Lecturer, Postgraduate  Institute of Archeology, Sri Lanka.

1994   Assitant Conservator, ‘Sri Saman Devalaya Mural Conservation Project, Cultural Triangle Program, Sri Lanka.

1989-1990  Art Teacher, Horana Maha Vidyalaya, Horana, Sri Lanka.

Exhibitions:

2002   Crafty Thoughts, Art South Asia Exhibition, University of Liverpool Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK.

2000   Art for Peace and Reconciliation Group Exhibition, Gallery 706, Colombo,
         Sri Lanka.

1999   Third International Artists Camp Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Colombo,
          Sri Lanka.

          No Order Group Exhibition, VAFA Gallery, Ethul Kotte, Sri Lanka.

          State Art and Sculpture Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

1998   ' No Glory' One person sculpture exhibition, Heritage Gallery,
          Colombo, Sri Lanka.

1996   Women in Art, Gallery Mount Castle, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

1996   State Art and Sculpture Exhibition, National Art Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

1995   Lalithakala 95, Convention Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

1989   Art Exhibition, National Youth Services Council, Maharagama, Sri Lanka.

         Artists Camps/Workshops:
1999   Third International Artists Camp, Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka. Sponsored by Goethe, Institute, British Council, Alliance Francise, George                  Keyt    Foundation and Vibhavi Academy of Fine Arts.

1997   International Artists Workshop with Indian sculptor K. Gadanayak, Heritage Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

1996   Ceramic Workshop in white clay, Industrial Development Board, Ministry of Industries, Sri Lanka.

1993   Workshop on Planning and Implementation of Exhibitions. Organized by the Smithsonian Institute/ United States         

          Information   Services,  Postgraduate Institute of Archeology, Sri Lanka.

Awards:

2001     Presidential Scholarship for Sculpture.

1999     Presidential Award, 1st Place for Red Clay Works,

            Presidential Award, 2nd Place for Paper Pulp Works.

            State Art and Sculpture Merit Award.

1996     State Art and Sculpture Merit Award.