Lahiru Pathmalal – Art Collector & Artist (MFA 2025)
Lahiru is a Sri Lankan art collector and visual artist whose interests bridge contemporary Sri Lankan creativity and global modern masters. His collection reflects a deep engagement with both South Asian artist—such as Laki Senanayake, Muhanned Cader, and Jagath Weerasinghe—and internationally acclaimed figures including Frank Stella and Souza. Beyond collecting, Lahiru is also an emerging […]
Sara Nazoor – Contemporary Jewelry Artist (MFA 2024 & 2025)
Sara is the founder of ALKE, a brand she launched in 2014 after beginning her journey in jewelry-making at 13. Her work transforms recycled and ethically sourced materials—often combined recycled metal into contemporary pieces that carry deep cultural and emotional narratives. Each design is rooted in research and crafted under fair working conditions, reflecting her […]
Methun SK – Singer-Songwriter & Composer (MFA 2025)
Methun is among the most famous current artists on the Sri Lankan pop scene, especially for his beloved original singer-songwriter compositions. He is equally famed as brilliant creative founder of the Naadha Gama music movement that goes beyond concerts to full-blown experiences and events held at changing venues across the country that have become must-attended […]
The Standards Project – Jazz Musicians (MFA 2024 & 2025)
The Standards Project was formed out of Musicmatters School in Colombo, where its members first played together as part of the school’s ensemble before becoming a dedicated band. All members were born and raised in Matara with the exception of the vocalist. The group is committed to offering audiences an authentic jazz sound, performing a […]
Thenuka Vithanage – MFA Community Artist (MFA 2025 & 2024)
Thenuka joined the MFA community artists programme during his last year of schooling at Kamburupitya Maha Vidyalaya, Matara with encouragement from his art teacher Chinthaka. Now 18 and finished schooling, he has also completed a course on ‘tinker painting’, which is related to painting and scratch fixes on vehicles. This perfectly aligns with his coming […]
Tashiya de Mel – Photographer, Conservationist, & Communications Specialist (MFA 2025)
Tashiya uses visual storytelling to create narratives that drive social change. Tashiya grew up around the urban wetlands of Colombo, and spent much of her early adulthood exploring the remote corners of the Island. She is the founder of ‘Lost in Lanka’, a platform for adventures, storytelling, and activism in Sri Lanka. Her photographic practice […]
Senali Nihara Cooray – Ceramic Artist (MFA 2025)
Senali is a studio ceramicist and ceramic artist based in Colombo. Through the changing, tactile material that is clay, Senali draws on such themes as childhood, memory, culture and religion as a social construct, reflecting the lived human experience on to itself. Showcasing the many forms of sculpture and artistry through the possibilities of the […]
SeaSisters – Surf, Swimming & Ocean Education Non-Profit (MFA 2025)
SeaSisters Lanka is a non-profit organization founded in 2018 that empowers women and girls through swimming, surfing, and ocean education. With a grassroots-to-leadership approach, SeaSisters focuses on creating change from the bottom up by building confidence, breaking gender barriers, and nurturing women’s leadership within coastal communities. The organization promotes women’s empowerment, ocean awareness, and a […]
Rakhil – DJ (MFA 2025)
Having a distinct taste in music always allows for a unique identity. Rakhil’s taste revolves around the bouncy genres of Deep House, Minimal Tech House, and Groovy House. Having opened for legends like Bassel Darwish, Rakhil is popularly seen bringing his infectious spirit and fresh take on house music to the Dots Bay House in Hiriketiya.
Power of Play – Performing Arts Company (MFA 2025)
Established in 2011, Power of Play (PoP) utilizes the performing arts for communication and breaking down barriers, with a special focus on theatre and puppetry. With over a decade of experience, Power of Play’s dynamic work has been called upon by public and private sector organisations to convey complex messaging in novel modes. Their performances […]