Bandu hails from Bandaragama and is one of the initiators of performance art in Sri Lanka, and is a core member of the Theertha Artists’ Collective. He creates highly personal art experiences based on the transformation of his own body. His art practice also encompasses sculpture, drawing, painting, and installation art, and he lectures and consults widely on topics including contemporary art, performance, museology, and local craft traditions.

Manamperi holds a BFA in sculpture from the Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya & a M.A. in Archaeology from PGIAR. He also has a Certificate in Conservation of Cultural Property (murals & paintings).

He has performed and exhibited around the world including the USA, UK, India, Bangladesh, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Iran, and Myanmmar. He has been a mentor to MFA’s community artists since our first edition in 2024.