Chaya De Silva is a contemporary artist whose practice is rooted in vibrant colour, texture, and the celebration of femininity and emotion. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in a family of batik artists, her cultural heritage and early exposure to traditional crafts inform her bold, expressive style.

De Silva’s distinctive and recognizable work combines fluid acrylics, palette knife techniques, and expressive brushwork, often layered with textures that bring a dynamic, tactile quality to her pieces. Her vibrant colour palettes—rich in bold hues and nuanced tones—create a visual language that evokes emotion, energy, and introspection.

Working primarily on canvas, De Silva embraces the physicality of painting, using her mixed media approach to explore the interplay between abstraction, portraiture, and fluid forms. Through her work, she seeks to capture transformation, self-expression, and the depth of human experience, inviting viewers to engage with her art on both an emotional and visual level.

Her artistry goes beyond aesthetics; it is a celebration of movement, imperfection, and the emotive power of colour and texture, offering a space for reflection, connection, and inspiration.