His work is often on a small scale, directed by non-linguistic representations of objects and ideas – an imaginative formula of semi-recognizable figures, animals, landscapes and doodles.[read more] As contemporary art has always had a small audience in Sri Lanka, it has often been presented in tandem with design and architecture. Chanaka likes working with the abstract form and creating artworks inspired by Architectural form. Chanaka is currently based in Colombo and works as a full time professional artist. He has done a number of art exhibitions in Sri Lanka as well as internationally. His art practice spans of over a couple years and includes painting, sculpture, installation, and object art. Group Exhibition 2002 – 2015 – “Kala Pola” Exhibition – Colombo 07, Sri Lanka. 2008 – 2011 – “Nawa Kalakaruwo” – Art Gallery, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka 2004 – “Tsunami” Exhibition – Sri Lanka Private Collections – Sri Lanka “Galle Fort” gallery – Galle, Sri Lanka Rangala House – Kandy, Sri Lanka[/read]