Succulent creepers grow in place of hair, and earlobes morph into trumpet flowers. The botanical and the human fuse into one another. Part portrait and part apparition, Rasika De Silva’s fantastical beings entice us into an unreal world where our divided existences meld into one another - existing between symbiosis and surrender. Rasika De Silva (b. 1967, Balapitiya; lives and works in Colombo) is a Sri Lankan artist whose practice examines the fragile relationship between humankind and the natural environment, through a bold, vibrant palette, reminiscent of Sri Lanka’s lush tropical landscape. His work attempts to create a discourse on capitalism, power, gender, and the relentless exploitation of nature. Through rich visual metaphors and surrealist imagery, he explores the ecological tensions and environmental crises of our time. De Silva completed a Diploma in Fine Art from Sharadha Kala Nikethanaya, Colombo (1998), and has presented in over ten solo exhibitions. His works are held