Priyantha Udagedara (b.1975, Kandy, Sri Lanka) is a contemporary artist whose work explores themes of colonial history, cultural memory, and the relationship between nature and human intervention. His art often delves into the complexities of postcolonial identity, using nature as a symbolic medium to address the lingering impacts of colonialism while celebrating the resilience and beauty of the natural world. His selected Solo and group exhibitions include: India Art Fair at New Delhi, India (2020), LA Art Show at Baik Art Gallery,Los Angeles (2019),Garden of Earthly Delights at Grosvenor Gallery, London (2016), Paradise Lost at Norman Rea Gallery, York (2014), An exhibition of Sri Lankan & Australian artists - The Cross Art Project, Sydney, Australia (2005), National Painting & Sculpture Exhibition -Sri Lanka Kala Mandalaya, National Art Gallery,Colombo (2002)
Udagedara has a PHD in Philosophy in Contemporary Fine Art Practice, as well as a Masters in Contemporary Art and Design Practice from the Faculty of Arts and Design, Leeds Metropolitan University. He was awarded the President Scholarship by the President's Fund, Sri Lanka, 2006. The artist’s work has been exhibited in two solo exhibitions at Saskia Fernando Gallery; He's also exhibited solo shows at Paradise Road Galleries Colombo, Norman Rea Gallery York, and Colorida Galeria De Arte E Design Lisbon. Udagedara has participated in group exhibitions internationally, including at Breese Little Gallery, London, The Cross Art Project, Sydney, and the Lalith Kala Academy Gallery, New Delhi.
The artist lives and works in Sri Lanka.