Kumkum Fernando was born in Sri Lanka, the son of an antiques and curiosities collector. As far back as he can remember, Kumkum has been a collector as well: of stones, spoons, statues, masks, and other ancient marvels and treasures. Thousands of years of Sri Lankan culture inform Kumkum’s art, from ornate temple paintings to folktales of portals that connect us to a vast underworld of gods, giants and demons. He proudly derives inspiration from this heritage, bridging fine art and design with a deep appreciation for ancient and traditional forms. From his home base in Vietnam, Kumkum scours the streets for found materials – patterns, shapes and colors – to reanimate into art objects.

Kumkum Fernando, "The Grasshopper"

Kumkum Fernando

The Grass Hopper

High gloss lacquer wood panel, Hand spray painted, MDF wood, UV print (Including box frame)

23 5/8 × 11 3/4 x 1 3/4 inch

Edition of 10

High gloss lacquer wood panel, Hand spray painted, MDF wood, UV print
(Including box frame)