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Needle painting exhibition ends today
View(s):Singer Sri Lanka’s Needle Painting Exhibition that was inauguarated at the J. D. A. Perera Gallery on May 4 ends today.
The exhibition, conducted by the Singer Fashion Academy showcases the work of the best students following the Needle Painting course at its academies islandwide.
Needle painting also known as thread painting using a needle, is a hand embroidery technique blending long and short stitches to create realistic pictures. Head of Singer Business School, Koshitha Peramunugamage said, “We are delighted to have embarked on a sustainability endeavour in the form of an exhibition that would not only help to create awareness about this segment of art but also help our students to develop new skills combined with latest technologies and leverage on their achievements.â€
Nearly 200 paintings focusing on themes related to nature, wildlife and portraits were showcased at the exhibition.
Singer Sri Lanka Group CEO Asoka Pieris inaugurating the event
Some of the exhibits on display