Art is a wonderful thing. It creates sensitive people. As time goes by fast, it teaches disciplined people. There are many good examples of this in our country. Among them Mr. Solias Mendis is an unforgettable charecter. Mr. Walimuni Solias Mendis is a great artist who revolutionized the art in Sri Lanka. Among his creations, the Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya is like his finest art gallery. He has created many paintings and sculptures in here. He spent about 18 years creating all of this. Unfortunately before he could create more paintings, insensitive people frustrated his art life. The contribution council of Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya commissioned German artist Carl Casman to paint the painting on the back of the Buddha statue and its surroundings. Mr. Solias Mendis, who came down from the scaffolding that day decided not to draw again and left industry. Finally he donated his everything for future generation and on October 1, 1975 he closed his eyes forever.
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