Meet Shayana from Batticaloa : The Teenage Artist making a difference

Published in Interviews and Appoints Sunday, 01 October 2023 15:57

Meet Shayana from Batticaloa The Teenage Artist making a difference

Businesscafe - Kathleen Shayana Ravikumar is a 14 year old creative teenage artist from Batticaloa Sri Lanka.

Currently at St. Cecilia's Girls' National School, Shayana is more than just an academic standout; she's already carving out her path as a talented artist.


In a conversation with Shayana, she shared her love for art, her dreams, and her passion for making a difference.

Q: Can you introduce yourself?


I'm Kathleen Shayana Ravikumar, a student of St. Cecilia's Girls' National School in Batticaloa.


I've been passionate about art since I was five years old.


Q: What are you currently learning?


I am always learning new things from my art! I also play the piano and the drums.


I love singing and dancing, my creativity taking many of forms. I am also very much interested in photography.


I also take my studies seriously and try to bring my creative side into the rest of my schooling.

Q: What is your ambition?


My biggest dream is to become a renowned artist.


I believe art has power to communicate emotions and messages that words sometimes can’t.


I also want to support underprivileged students by using my art as a means to raise funds for their education.


Education makes my dreams possible, and I want to give others the chance to pursue their dreams too.

Q: What's your favorite form of art or medium to work with?


I enjoy both traditional and digital art.


Traditional art allows me to connect with the paper, but digital art has so many possibilities!

Q: Who are your biggest supporters?


My family members have supported me in my art for as long as I can remember.


My art teachers and friends are also a great encouragement, and their feedback helps me grow as an artist.

Q: Can you tell us about your recent art exhibition?


I participated in an Art Exhibition organized by the Eastern Province Cultural Department in collaboration with the Eastern University, Swami Vipulananda Institute of Aesthetic Studies (SVIAS).


I was the youngest artist featured, displaying both traditional and digital art pieces.


I was so excited when a German tourist bought one of my artworks from the exhibition.


This has inspired me even more, and I'm planning to have my own art exhibition in very soon.

Q: What are your plans for your upcoming exhibition?


I want my exhibition to be more than just a showcase of my art.


I plan to use it as a fundraiser to support underprivileged students in their education.


It's a way for me to combine my passion for art with my ambition to make a positive impact on the lives of others.

Q: Any advice for young artists and readers?


Everyone can draw! Art has the power to change the world!!

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