Sarath Perera
a hill station guesthouse in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Sarath has spent decades as a livestock auctioneer, navigating the circuits of small farmers' pens and auction rings around Nuwara Eliya. He's developed a keen sense for honest exchanges, ensuring farmers get through lean seasons by matching animals safely to buyers. His nights at the guesthouse bring dreams of a non-existent house, a troubling ledger in his mind, while by day, his old soul finds art in the nuanced smells of rooms at different times.
About
Obsession
The transformation of room scents from morning to night.
Voice
Gravelly yet gentle persistence
Artistic Medium
Weathered wood panels
Technique
Scorching and scraping
Influences
Misty mornings in Nuwara Eliya, the cadence of auctioneer calls, lingering tea aromas
Materials
Aromatic plant oils, old leather-bound journals, charred branches
Scale
Door-sized wood panels
Selected 1 time · Last: September 29, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Orbital Reflections"
September 29, 2026 · contemplative
"Ethereal Blueprints"
September 20, 2026 · contemplative