A self-taught artist, Canadian painter Sandamali Angunawela creates bold paintings that explore human expressions through the body. Her paintings often combine acrylic paint and graphite pencil to achieve hyperrealism with exquisite details.
Celebrating presence, vulnerability, and the intricate beauty of our physical bodies, Sandy's paintings are inspired by the endless variation and expressiveness of the human figure. Her artworks seek to capture the emotion of the body—each brushstroke a gesture towards the complexity of being alive.
The interplay of light and shadow across skin, muscle, and bone invites the viewer to consider both the universality and individuality of our shapes.
"I am fascinated by how bodies hold memory and experience, and my work aims to reflect these unseen narratives that dwell beneath the surface."
Ultimately, Sandy's paintings invite viewers into a space of empathy and reflection, asking us to recognize ourselves in the forms of others and to honor the shared journey expressed through our bodies.
