{"product_id":"untitled-314","title":"Lucimangel II","description":"\u003cp\u003eSHANAKA KULATHUNGA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Lucimangel li\u003cbr\u003eCertified And Signed\u003cbr\u003e Digital Prints On Archival Paper\u003cbr\u003eIn An Edition Of Two\u003cbr\u003e31 x 23.5 in (78.74 × 59.69 cm)\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShanaka Kulathunga explores the complexity of human nature through a symbolic fusion of “Lucifer,” “man,” and “angel,” creating a striking meditation on the opposing forces that exist within every individual. The central figure becomes a vessel for contradiction, embodying temptation and innocence, desire and spirituality, darkness and transcendence simultaneously. Rather than presenting these identities as separate entities, Kulathunga merges them into a single psychological and emotional presence, suggesting that human existence is shaped by the constant negotiation between opposing instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by surreal organic forms, celestial textures, and cosmic energy, the figure appears suspended within an otherworldly realm where reality and imagination intertwine. These surrounding elements function as extensions of the inner self, visualizing emotional turbulence, spiritual awakening, and personal transformation. The composition evokes a dreamlike atmosphere in which the boundaries between the physical and metaphysical dissolve, allowing viewers to enter a deeply symbolic and introspective space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKulathunga’s expressive brushwork and layered surfaces intensify the emotional power of the work. His imaginative portraiture combines abstraction with figuration, creating a sense of movement and psychological depth that reflects the instability of identity itself. Subtle contrasts between light and shadow reinforce the tension between corruption and purity, emphasizing the fragile equilibrium that defines the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough this evocative visual language, Kulathunga transforms portraiture into a philosophical inquiry about morality, vulnerability, and self-discovery. The painting ultimately becomes a reflection on humanity’s perpetual struggle to reconcile its darker impulses with its longing for redemption, balance, and spiritual illumination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery Silver Scapes","offers":[{"title":"With Frame","offer_id":52388773036344,"sku":null,"price":25000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without Frame","offer_id":52388773069112,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0926\/8717\/1896\/files\/IMG_0156_2_JPG.jpg?v=1778850227","url":"https:\/\/gallerysilverscapes.com\/products\/untitled-314","provider":"Gallery Silver Scapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}