Celebrating Mexico-Lanka ties with Mexican art exhibition
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Pedro Trueba
In celebration of the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Sri Lanka, the Embassy of Mexico in Sri Lanka and the Honorary Consulate of Mexico proudly present an abstract art exhibition by acclaimed Mexican plastic artist and architect Pedro Trueba Zepeda.
‘The Intangible and the Invisible’ – will run from May 6 -9 at the Lionel Wendt Art Gallery in Colombo and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 7.30 p.m. daily.
Pedro Trueba, born in Minatitlán, Veracruz, and now based in Mexico City, is a renowned figure in the fields of visual arts and architecture. A graduate of UNAM, he formerly served as Deputy Director of Museography at the National Museum of Anthropology and has had a prolific career with over 100 solo and group exhibitions in Mexico and 30 international showcases in cities such as Geneva, Paris, New Delhi, Lisbon and New York.
Trueba has received numerous accolades, including the ATIM Top 60 Masters award, a Doctor Honoris Causa from the University of Xalapa, and national recognition by the Mexican Chamber of Deputies in 2022.
‘The Intangible and the Invisible’ reflects Trueba’s engagement with abstraction as a deeply emotional and spiritual language, using acrylics, textures, and fluid motion to evoke themes of trust, passion, purity, and transcendence. “In this exhibition, the main objective is to convey emotions that vibrate in the same way as me… the moment and the eternal, peace and creation,” Trueba explains.
Trueba’s presence in Colombo offers Sri Lankan audiences a rare opportunity to witness and connect with a globally-recognised artist whose work spans continents and cultures.
“We’re delighted to bring Pedro Trueba’s exhibition to Colombo as part of our 65th anniversary celebrations,” said Federico Salas, Ambassador of Mexico to Sri Lanka. “His work speaks to the emotions and shared human experiences that connect us all – making it a fitting tribute to the strong and evolving friendship between Mexico and Sri Lanka.”
“It’s a pleasure to host Pedro’s abstract art exhibition in Sri Lanka,” added Mohan Pandithage, Honorary Consul of Mexico in Sri Lanka. “This is a special moment for our two countries, and I hope the exhibition brings our communities together through a shared love for art.”
Sri Lanka and Mexico have shared a warm and enduring relationship. Cinnamon, a staple in Mexican cuisine is sourced almost entirely from Sri Lanka. In 2023 alone, Sri Lanka supplied approximately 92% of Mexico’s cinnamon imports, valued at nearly USD 89 million.
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