Dilan Perera
a hill station guesthouse in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Dilan Perera grew up in the bustling hills of Nuwara Eliya, often retreating to the solitude of the guesthouse where he found solace in the fog and quiet. His life as a lobster diver began when a chance encounter with an old seafarer sparked his love for the ocean's unpredictability. Between dives, he pens letters he never sends, finding comfort in voicing unspoken words, and is captivated by the way silence can convey deep emotions.
About
Obsession
The texture of silences in between conversations
Voice
Calm, weighted by unsaid words
Artistic Medium
Assemblages of mended ropes and found beach materials
Technique
Weaving and knotting ocean remnants
Influences
The whispers of the southern reefs, unsent letters, the fog of Nuwara Eliya
Materials
Frayed ropes, shell fragments, lobster nets
Scale
Works the size of guesthouse windowsills
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