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Colombo’s most popular caricaturist in a bygone era-by Avishka Mario Senewiratne   Source:Island With the passing of time, Lorenz did not have the time he would like to dedicate to the arts as before. The demand on his time in other fields such as in law and politics necessitated him to mainly if not totally focus on those aspects. However, his pencil and sketchbook never left his side. When inspiration struck him, out came a fine caricature. It has been over 150 years since his death and most of his once famous caricatures have been lost. A few have been reproduced as plates in some important publications over the last 100 years and preserved for posterity. Caricatures have always been endearing pieces of art which have commented on sophisticated matters. In the dynasty of Lankan caricature artists such as J. L. K. van Dort, Bevis Bawa, Aubrey Collette, W. R. ...

Feb 25, 2024 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , , ,
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Tour of St Peters College, Colombo, April 2023 – by Joe Paiva “A week before I left Sri Lanka in mid April 2023, I met with the St. Peters College, Colombo, President Old Boys Union ( OBU), Ravika de Silva as pre-arranged at the Dutch Burgher Union (DBU) cafe in Colombo. One thing led to another, and Ravika was gracious enough to offer to take me on a tour of College. The students were on holidays and there couldn’t have been a better time. Normally access to the complex is restricted, unless permitted by Rev Fr Rector. The whole complex from Galle Road (west), to the east including the grounds at the rear is overseen by security personnel at all times for good reasons. My first attempt to look around College in February failed, as I was not aware of the protocol. Following is my real life impression of 20th ...

May 19, 2023 Posted by In Articles, Joe Paiva Tagged , , , , ,
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The Dutch Burgher Union, (DBU)  Colombo, Sri Lanka – by Joe Paiva The DBU has undergone significant renovation, since I last visited a decade or more ago. In other words, a renaissance.  May I say, a not so elegant duckling has evolved into a beautiful graceful swan.  The present architecture and the ambiance truely reflects the period reminscent of the colonial Dutch period  in Ceylon. The local architect and the project manager deserve to be applauded for their outstanding work. From my observations of the DBU it is a thriving, well patronised boutique hospitality venue in Colombo and growing in popularity. Lunch times are particularly busy. The complex consists of two floors. The ground floor where a small a cafe serves love, chocolate, jaggery cakes, and typical Burgher short eats. Customary  beverages are available. My  pièce de résistance is the tall, glass of cold, home made Ginger Beer and the authentic Dutch ...

Mar 29, 2023 Posted by In Articles Tagged , , ,
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