Annoushka Hempel has supported Sri Lankan artists since 2004 with Gallery 71 and now as the founder of Colombo Art Biennale.  Annoushka is curating three strong and individual artists who work with universal consciousness and unity.

Anoma
Phoenix: We are at a historic turning point as a nation; and as individuals we must strive to find new ways to forgive, reconcile and heal, to reach the deep and lasting unity, which may lead us to a sustained peace.

The installations explore the perennial themes of isolation, fear, division, conflict and the struggles of the individual - which lead us time and again into war. The progression towards reconciliation and the lasting peace that we seek requires a letting go, a giving up, a change of heart.

Anup Vega
Universal Shrine: From stone-age to space endless struggle to be in peace, we seek ad search it fro outside.  Hence the evolution of the human consciousness is incomplete.  Until we realize and experience the peace within, already that we are born with, to be in harmony with the universe.

The secret and the message is always lying contained completely just focussing on basic elements we are born to experience the magic across the universe with gratitude and surrender.

UjwalaPrahbu
Rise Above the Past: The lotus flower amongst other things symbolizes peace.  It is a beautiful representation of the indomitable and pure human spirit that has the ability to rise above the mud to bloom into its pristine beauty.  The prospect of peace, unknown beyond past darkness is just as thrilling.