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EDEX Sithuwam Art Competition recognises and encourages artistic talent in youth

EDEX Sithuwam which has become a much loved brand for students island-wide and is

synonymous with the EDEX Expo, a CSR project of the Royal College Union, held its 6th EDEX Sithuwam Art in January 2014.

From the massive response of over 15,000 art entries this year, 200 of the best were

showcased at the Main EDEX Expo, giving an opportunity for these selected artists to be

recognised by the public at large, whilst bringing recognition to their artistic talents and

their respective schools.

The winners of the Sithuwam Art Competition received their awards by Hon. Bandula

Gunawardena, Minister of Education on the 2nd day of EDEX Expo 2014 at the BMICH on 18th January 2014.

A workshop for the winners was held at the same venue with assistance of the Faculty of Aesthetic Studies of University of Colombo.

The main sponsor of the art competition is Lankem Robbialac a reputed leader in the paints

in Sri Lanka, was encouraged by the number of participants from schools island-wide.

Lankem Robbialac has come forward for the second consecutive year as Main Sponsor for

2015, adding colour to the competition.

This year too the competition was open to Primary (Grade 1 to 3), Junior (Grade 4 to 6),

Intermediate (Grade 7 to 9) and the Senior category (Grade 10 -13), respectively.

Some colorful thoughts of the young artists were captured at the event. Sathma Methsadi,

won 1st place in the Junior section. A grade five student of Museaus College, Colombo 7, her

endearing relationship with her maternal and paternal grand-parents had prompted her to

draw her winning entry on “We are elders”. She entered the competition with the support of

her parents.

Tharushi Kaveesha, won 3rd place for her entry on “Street Life”, and will utilise the money

the gift money to buy more paints. Purna Subashitha, 16 years, submitted his winning entry

on “Bana on a Poya Day”, and wants to share his artistic talent and become an art teacher,

to promote the artistic skills of students in his school, Malabe Boys Model School.

Vindya Nuwangani Tennakoon, 19 years, from Holy Family Convent Kegalle, based her 1st

place winning entry on a personal tragedy and deep emotions expressed in her entry

bagged her the first prize. She hopes to use her artistic talent to become a recognised

architect. Many other students drew inspiration from the homes, daily life, school scenes

and their natural beautiful environs.

It was a gigantic task for the judges to narrow down the finalists as the level of artistic

talent, together with the colourful and striking presentations and the high level of

enthusiasm created works of high standards of the artistic youth.

The organisers are happy to announce that the “EDEX Sithuwam 2015 All Island Art

Competition” is now open. The Ministry of Education has endorsed the event.

Students who are interested are requested to their entries under the following categories:

Primary (Grade 1 to 3), Junior (Grade 4 to 6), Intermediate (Grade 7 to 9) and the Senior

category (Grade 10 -13).

Artists can use any medium of paints, and your paining‟s have to be A3 size. You may

choose any „theme‟. Please sent your entries with the following details; full name, date of

birth and age, personal address, telephone number, category, school and grade, with the

signature and seal of the head of school to: EDEX Secretariat, Royal College Union,

Rajakeeya Mawatha, Colombo 07.

Deadline which 30th September 2014. Please contact Ms. Sandamali Peramunaarachchi at

the EDEX Secretariat on11 3091086