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Meet Our
Academic Professionals
Narada Ranatunga
Senior Lecturer / Concept artist
MPhil in Visual Arts
University of Kelaniya
BA in Visual Arts (Special) - (2nd upper class)
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Review Committee at NCCB - National Consortium for Children’s Book committee under the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka
Narada Ranatunga is a passionate concept art artist and educator specializing in production design for film and games. With an academic background that includes an MPhil in Visual Arts from the University of Kelaniya and a BA in Visual Arts (Special) from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Narada combines deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on industry experience.
As a lecturer, begun as a temporary lecturer at University of the Visual and Performing Arts after over 04 years Narada been dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creative professionals, focusing on the intersection of storytelling, visual aesthetics, and digital world-building. In addition to academic roles, he contributes as a external lecturer ai NSBM Green University, and the University of Kelaniya and also Review Committee member at the National Consortium for Children’s Book (NCCB) committee under the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka.
Narada's creative work spans concept art for entertainment media and vibrant illustrations for children's literature. His dual focus reflects a commitment to both immersive visual narratives and accessible storytelling for young audiences.
MPhil in Visual Arts
University of Kelaniya
BA in Visual Arts (Special) - (2nd upper class)
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Review Committee at NCCB - National Consortium for Children’s Book committee under the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka
Narada Ranatunga is a passionate concept art artist and educator specializing in production design for film and games. With an academic background that includes an MPhil in Visual Arts from the University of Kelaniya and a BA in Visual Arts (Special) from the University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Narada combines deep theoretical knowledge with hands-on industry experience.
As a lecturer, begun as a temporary lecturer at University of the Visual and Performing Arts after over 04 years Narada been dedicated to nurturing the next generation of creative professionals, focusing on the intersection of storytelling, visual aesthetics, and digital world-building. In addition to academic roles, he contributes as a external lecturer ai NSBM Green University, and the University of Kelaniya and also Review Committee member at the National Consortium for Children’s Book (NCCB) committee under the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka.
Narada's creative work spans concept art for entertainment media and vibrant illustrations for children's literature. His dual focus reflects a commitment to both immersive visual narratives and accessible storytelling for young audiences.
Chamindu Jayasinghe
Lecturer / Head of Student Affairs / Art Director
BA in Visual Arts
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Chamindu Jayasinghe is a multidisciplinary visual artist, and innovative content creator specializing in AI-generated art and multimedia design. With a solid academic background in multimedia arts (BVA Special, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka), Chamindu seamlessly blends traditional visual storytelling with cutting-edge digital techniques to craft engaging and thought-provoking visual experiences.
As a content creator and founder of JAYGALLERY, Chamindu has developed a vibrant portfolio that includes graphic design, video editing, photography, and AI-driven artworks. His creative leadership was recognized as the team head and art director for the 2024 SADP International Red Cross event.
Chamindu is also an accomplished design competitor, winning accolades such as 2nd place in the UTEL Logo Design Competition and Best Poster Designer at the University of Peradeniya Psychology Poster Competition. With a passion for visual innovation and a commitment to collaborative learning, he continues to inspire the next generation of creatives through both his academic and artistic endeavors.
BA in Visual Arts
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Chamindu Jayasinghe is a multidisciplinary visual artist, and innovative content creator specializing in AI-generated art and multimedia design. With a solid academic background in multimedia arts (BVA Special, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Sri Lanka), Chamindu seamlessly blends traditional visual storytelling with cutting-edge digital techniques to craft engaging and thought-provoking visual experiences.
As a content creator and founder of JAYGALLERY, Chamindu has developed a vibrant portfolio that includes graphic design, video editing, photography, and AI-driven artworks. His creative leadership was recognized as the team head and art director for the 2024 SADP International Red Cross event.
Chamindu is also an accomplished design competitor, winning accolades such as 2nd place in the UTEL Logo Design Competition and Best Poster Designer at the University of Peradeniya Psychology Poster Competition. With a passion for visual innovation and a commitment to collaborative learning, he continues to inspire the next generation of creatives through both his academic and artistic endeavors.
Gihan Mihiranga
Lecturer / Lead Artist
BA in Visual Arts (Special)
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Gihan Mihiranga is a passionate visual artist and educator, specializing in both traditional and digital art forms. As a figurative and realistic artist, Gihan's work spans across book illustration, concept art, and painting, capturing vivid narratives through his expressive technique. His practice is rooted in a deep appreciation for detail, storytelling, and emotion—whether conveyed through brush strokes on canvas or digital media.
Currently pursuing a BFA at the University of Visual and Performing Arts (2025), Gihan has also enriched his skills through workshops such as the NCCB Designers Workshop (2024), focusing on book illustration. His creative journey includes illustrating several published works in 2024, establishing him as a rising talent in children’s literature and visual storytelling.
In addition to his artistic practice, Gihan contributes to the creative community as a lecturer, where he shares his knowledge in illustration, digital drawing, traditional painting, and graphic design. His dedication to nurturing emerging talent reflects his own commitment to growth and excellence in the visual arts.
BA in Visual Arts (Special)
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Gihan Mihiranga is a passionate visual artist and educator, specializing in both traditional and digital art forms. As a figurative and realistic artist, Gihan's work spans across book illustration, concept art, and painting, capturing vivid narratives through his expressive technique. His practice is rooted in a deep appreciation for detail, storytelling, and emotion—whether conveyed through brush strokes on canvas or digital media.
Currently pursuing a BFA at the University of Visual and Performing Arts (2025), Gihan has also enriched his skills through workshops such as the NCCB Designers Workshop (2024), focusing on book illustration. His creative journey includes illustrating several published works in 2024, establishing him as a rising talent in children’s literature and visual storytelling.
In addition to his artistic practice, Gihan contributes to the creative community as a lecturer, where he shares his knowledge in illustration, digital drawing, traditional painting, and graphic design. His dedication to nurturing emerging talent reflects his own commitment to growth and excellence in the visual arts.
Dinithi Kottachchi
Lecturer / Children's Book Illustrator
BSc in Multimedia
NSBM Green University
Dinithi Kottahachchi is a passionate creative designer and children’s book illustrator whose work blends imaginative storytelling with vibrant, engaging visuals. With a strong foundation in multimedia studies at NSBM Green University, she brings academic insight and industry experience to her role as a lecturer, inspiring students to explore the power of visual communication.
As a freelance illustrator, Dinithi has collaborated with renowned authors and publishers such as M.D. Gunasena and IBMC Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, illustrating six children’s books to date. Her illustrations are known for their warmth, whimsy, and ability to connect deeply with young audiences. In addition to book illustration, she works as a graphic designer, creating impactful designs across branding, print, and digital platforms.
Dinithi’s creative journey is driven by a love for storytelling, a sharp eye for design, and a deep belief in the power of art to inspire, educate, and delight.
BSc in Multimedia
NSBM Green University
Dinithi Kottahachchi is a passionate creative designer and children’s book illustrator whose work blends imaginative storytelling with vibrant, engaging visuals. With a strong foundation in multimedia studies at NSBM Green University, she brings academic insight and industry experience to her role as a lecturer, inspiring students to explore the power of visual communication.
As a freelance illustrator, Dinithi has collaborated with renowned authors and publishers such as M.D. Gunasena and IBMC Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, illustrating six children’s books to date. Her illustrations are known for their warmth, whimsy, and ability to connect deeply with young audiences. In addition to book illustration, she works as a graphic designer, creating impactful designs across branding, print, and digital platforms.
Dinithi’s creative journey is driven by a love for storytelling, a sharp eye for design, and a deep belief in the power of art to inspire, educate, and delight.
Sayuri Abesekara
Lecturer / Lead Artist & Art Director
BSc in Multimedia
NSBM Green University
Sayuri Abeyesekera is a dynamic creative designer and emerging lecturer specializing in storyboard art and multimedia design. With a strong foundation in storytelling and visual development, she transforms scripts into compelling visual sequences that capture mood, action, and cinematic flow, guiding production teams from concept to screen.
Currently pursuing a BSc in Multimedia at NSBM Green University, Sayuri combines academic rigor with hands-on experience in the creative industry. Her work as a storyboard artist and illustrator reflects a keen eye for composition, camera angles, and character emotion—skills honed through her contributions to both educational and creative content.
Sayuri is also an active leader within the creative student community, serving as a Content Lead and contributing to various extracurricular initiatives. Whether in the classroom or the studio, she brings energy, clarity, and artistic vision to every project she undertakes.
BSc in Multimedia
NSBM Green University
Sayuri Abeyesekera is a dynamic creative designer and emerging lecturer specializing in storyboard art and multimedia design. With a strong foundation in storytelling and visual development, she transforms scripts into compelling visual sequences that capture mood, action, and cinematic flow, guiding production teams from concept to screen.
Currently pursuing a BSc in Multimedia at NSBM Green University, Sayuri combines academic rigor with hands-on experience in the creative industry. Her work as a storyboard artist and illustrator reflects a keen eye for composition, camera angles, and character emotion—skills honed through her contributions to both educational and creative content.
Sayuri is also an active leader within the creative student community, serving as a Content Lead and contributing to various extracurricular initiatives. Whether in the classroom or the studio, she brings energy, clarity, and artistic vision to every project she undertakes.
Kisal Upeksha
Lecturer / Lead Artist & Animator
BA in Visual Arts (Special)
University of the Visual
and Performing Arts
Kisal Upeksha is a talented lecturer and comic artist, specializing in the creation of dynamic comic art and graphic novels. With a passion for storytelling through visuals, Kisal brings characters and worlds to life with his distinctive style, blending strong narrative elements with striking illustrations.
As a practicing artist and educator, Kisal shares his expertise in visual storytelling, drawing, and sequential art with aspiring creatives, encouraging them to explore their own voices within the comic and graphic novel medium. His professional work showcases a wide range of imaginative projects from intricate character designs to fully realized graphic narratives demonstrating both technical skill and a deep love for the art form.
BA in Visual Arts (Special)
University of the Visual
and Performing Arts
Kisal Upeksha is a talented lecturer and comic artist, specializing in the creation of dynamic comic art and graphic novels. With a passion for storytelling through visuals, Kisal brings characters and worlds to life with his distinctive style, blending strong narrative elements with striking illustrations.
As a practicing artist and educator, Kisal shares his expertise in visual storytelling, drawing, and sequential art with aspiring creatives, encouraging them to explore their own voices within the comic and graphic novel medium. His professional work showcases a wide range of imaginative projects from intricate character designs to fully realized graphic narratives demonstrating both technical skill and a deep love for the art form.
Uditha Nuwan
Lecturer / 3D generalist
BA in Visual Arts (Special)
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Uditha Nuwan is a dedicated lecturer and professional 3D modeler specializing in creating high-quality game assets, including props and weapons for video games. With a strong background in digital art and computer graphics, Uditha combines technical mastery with creative vision to design immersive, detailed assets that enhance interactive gaming experiences.
Uditha has been passionately involved in the digital art world since 2014, continuously refining his skills in industry-standard software like Blender, Z Brush, Photoshop, and Illustrator. His expertise extends across 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, and digital drawing, particularly focused on realistic and stylized asset creation for games.
Beyond production, Uditha shares his knowledge and experience with the next generation of artists through his role as a lecturer, inspiring students to explore the intersection of art and technology. His work reflects a deep commitment to research, innovation, and excellence in the evolving fields of digital media and game design.
BA in Visual Arts (Special)
University of the Visual and Performing Arts
Uditha Nuwan is a dedicated lecturer and professional 3D modeler specializing in creating high-quality game assets, including props and weapons for video games. With a strong background in digital art and computer graphics, Uditha combines technical mastery with creative vision to design immersive, detailed assets that enhance interactive gaming experiences.
Uditha has been passionately involved in the digital art world since 2014, continuously refining his skills in industry-standard software like Blender, Z Brush, Photoshop, and Illustrator. His expertise extends across 3D modeling, sculpting, texturing, and digital drawing, particularly focused on realistic and stylized asset creation for games.
Beyond production, Uditha shares his knowledge and experience with the next generation of artists through his role as a lecturer, inspiring students to explore the intersection of art and technology. His work reflects a deep commitment to research, innovation, and excellence in the evolving fields of digital media and game design.
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