Clear as Day, 40" x 30"

Oil on Canvas. Framed in Wood. 

Collection Description

These paintings trace a personal and creative journey through uncertainty, exploration, and eventual return. Clear as Day captures a moment of clarity. Water lilies rise to the surface, bringing a sense of rebirth and reflection. Here, she feels grounded, rooted in the knowledge that she has arrived at a place fertile with creative potential.

"My work explores creativity rediscovered in adulthood and the shift from measuring worth through productivity to embracing rest. Influenced by French and Dutch Impressionist portrayals of leisure, I reimagine these scenes to center women of colour, challenging histories that tie their identities to labor. I aim to create tender, contemplative images that feel like a quiet pause and remind us that rest is both necessary and powerful."

Ama Liyanage is a contemporary artist based in Ontario, Canada. Drawing on cherished memories of her childhood in Sri Lanka and the subtle beauty of everyday life, her work explores themes of stillness, memory, and identity. Ama’s work has been acquired by collectors across Canada and the United States. She has exhibited at various juried shows including The Artist Project, The One of a Kind Show, and is currently represented by Artspace Warehouse in Los Angeles.