Dr. D. R. Weerasinghe
Head - Department of Ceramic | Senior Lecturer (Grade II)
Educational Qualifications:
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of the Visual and Performing Arts in 2019.
- Master of Arts in Archaeology (MA) University of the Kelaniya in 2006.
- PG Dip (Archaeology) University of Kelaniya in 2003.
- Bachelor of Fine Arts, (BFA) Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya in 1986
Professional Qualifications:
- 2021-2023- Head of the Department Ceramics, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of Visual and Performing Arts.
- 2010-2021-Academic Permanent Staff Department of Ceramics, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual and Performing Arts.
- 2007-2010- Designer (Pottery and Ceramics) Department of Industries(Western Province) (I worked in Government Service for 23 Years.)
- 2004-2007- Visiting Lecturer (Ceramics) Department of Design, University of Moratuwa
- 2000-2009- Visiting Lecturer/Temporary Lecturer /Assistant Lecturer Institute of Aesthetic Studies, University of Kelaniya.
- 1995- Industries Assistant (Grade 1) Department of Industries (Western Province)
- Ceramic Higher Technical Training – University College of Ceramic, Arita- Japan-1993.
- 1988-2007- Assistant Designer (Pottery and Ceramics)
- 1987-Industrial Teacher, Department of Small Industries (Ministry of Rural Development Industries)
- Ceramic Higher Technical & Industrial Training Ceylon Ceramic Co-operation in 1986.
Awards and Exhibitions:
- ‘Fragrance of Earth – 2025’ Ceramic Exhibition, Department of Ceramics, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo
- ‘Faculty Show 2024’ Creative Art Exhibition, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo
- ‘Colombo Art Expo – 2024’ International Art exhibition, JDA Gallery, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo
- ‘Beyond the limit’ an exhibition of Visual Arts – By the alumini of University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo, 2023
- ‘SMELL OF EARTH 2023″ The Department of Ceramics, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo.
- ‘Faculty Show 2015’ Creative Art Exhibition, JDA Gallery, Faculty of Visual Arts, University of the Visual and Performing Arts, Colombo
- In 2013, Artist of the Temple Wall Mural of Sugatharama Temple, Kelaniya.
- Contributed to the Art and Craft Exhibition -Arlen Art Gallery 2000 in Sri Lanka.
- Presidential Awards for Handicrafts Pottery Sector 1998 National Craft Council Sri Lanka in 1989 Asian Art Biennale Bangaladesh – Selected Monoprint “struggle of Life”
- Contributed to the Creative Ceramics Exhibition 1987 Department of Small Industries.
- National Handicrafts “Vishmakarma” Awards(Gold Medal Price Ceramic Sector 1987 National Craft Council, Sri Lanka)