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A blend of art
'Blends', an exhibition of paintings, drawings and photographs by Gaynor Ott and Lesley Holdsworth will be held from October 30 to November 2 at the Artists’ Gallery, 18A, Sarasavi Gardens, Nawala Rd, Nawala.

Lesley Holdsworth studied art and design at school, and enjoys pen and pencil sketching, as well as working in acrylics. She also likes working on the human form, especially the intricacies of the human face.

Wanting to keep a fresh perspective, she chose not to specialize in art when doing her teacher training. Instead, she kept at it as a hobby, drawing and painting as a way to relax and unwind. Since arriving in Sri Lanka, Lesley has dedicated more time to her artwork. She is inspired by much of what she has seen, both in her travels around Sri Lanka and overseas.

Gaynor Ott is currently in Sri Lanka working as a volunteer on the Australian Youth Ambassadors for Development Programme. Her training is in Civil Engineering and Commerce, and she is consulting for the Industrial Development Board of Ceylon in project management. Art is a creative outlet which reflects her experiences in Sri Lanka.

Gaynor grew up in Perth, Western Australia and has won several awards for her work. In Sri Lanka she has sought further training from well-known local artist S.H. Sarath.
Her paintings in this exhibition are strongly influenced by Sri Lankan landscape and culture, and reveal her interest in bold design, colour, and texture.

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