{"product_id":"lucimangel","title":"Lucimangel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"96\"\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eSHANAKA KULATHUNGA\u003cstrong data-end=\"114\" data-start=\"96\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLucimangel, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium:  \u003c\/strong\u003eOil on Canvas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e72 × 60 in (182.88 × 152.4 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShanaka Kulathunga explores the complex union of Lucifer, man, and angel as powerful symbols of human duality through this imaginative and psychologically charged series of works. Blending surreal creatures, musical elements, nature, and mythological imagery, the artist constructs dreamlike worlds where temptation, beauty, chaos, and spiritual awakening coexist in delicate tension. Each composition becomes a symbolic reflection of the human condition, revealing the constant struggle between darkness and innocence, desire and morality, destruction and transcendence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKulathunga’s expressive visual language transforms mythological and spiritual archetypes into emotionally layered narratives filled with mystery and introspection. The recurring figures appear both alluring and forbidding, embodying the contradictions that exist within human nature itself. Through dramatic gestures, fragmented forms, and atmospheric textures, the artist creates an unsettling yet poetic environment where viewers are invited to confront their own inner conflicts and emotional complexities. The presence of hybrid creatures, symbolic animals, and musical motifs further deepens the surreal atmosphere, suggesting the coexistence of harmony and chaos within the spiritual journey of humanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich colour palettes, fluid brushwork, and luminous contrasts enhance the psychological intensity of the series. Kulathunga masterfully balances abstraction with figurative storytelling, allowing the imagery to remain open to interpretation while maintaining strong emotional resonance. The angelic forms evoke purity and transcendence, while Luciferian references introduce themes of temptation, rebellion, and forbidden desire. Positioned between these opposing forces, the human figure emerges as fragile, searching, and profoundly vulnerable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this compelling body of work, Shanaka Kulathunga creates a philosophical meditation on identity, morality, and spiritual transformation. His contemporary painterly approach redefines mythological symbolism with remarkable artistic sensitivity, offering viewers a haunting exploration of the fragile balance between light and darkness that shapes human existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery Silver Scapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52390539002168,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/8717\/1896\/files\/IMG_5539.jpg?v=1779095182","url":"https:\/\/gallerysilverscapes.com\/products\/lucimangel","provider":"Gallery Silver Scapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}