Artwork by Sumali Piyatissa
Sumali (Buki), a contemporary abstract artist from Sri Lanka. Mostly self-taught, and she loves experimenting with different mediums and textures to create abstract pieces that blend traditional techniques with modern mixed media.
Abstract art allows her to express herself in ways words can’t. Sumali draws her inspiration from nature and travels, and her paintings are a reflection of that—transforming a blank canvas into a space for freedom, positivity, and joy. Each piece is a personal translation of the beauty she sees around her and every stroke adding to the story of her journey.
Exhibitions:
- Stillness by Artcan - Islington, UK (May/Jun 2025)
- Klima & Kunst XI - Art climate change online exhibition by Novum Basel, Switzerland (29.4 - 26.5.25)
- Holy Art Gallery, Athens (6th-14th Dec ‘24)
- Her Voice, Her Vision - Art Exhibition, Galle Lit Fest,Sri Lanka
(Jan ‘24)
- Art Climate change online exhition by Novum Basel, Switzerland (Jun’23)
- Vogue 6th Edition by Boomer Gallery, London (Jun ‘23)
- Contemporary Art exhibition by Brick Lane Gallery, London (Apr’ 23)
- Women of the World, NFT by Nowhere Gallery NY (2022)
- Art climate change online exhibition by Novum Basel, Switzerland (Mar ‘22)
- Swiss art expo Art box project, Zurich (Aug ‘21)
- Van Gogh Gallery, Madrid Span (2020)
- Art Innsbruck fair (Jan 2020)
- Roys Art fair , London (Oct 2019)
- Kolorflo - Solo exhibition, Sri Lanka (2017)
- Genese - Solo Exhibition, Sri Lanka (2015)
“As I engage in my surroundings and ambience, I allow myself to be present in all of my artwork. Each piece reflects my emotions, my mood and has a very special part of me” - Buki
