Arjuna Gunarathne (b. 1976) is a Sri Lankan-born visual artist based in London, UK. His artwork is deeply rooted in personal narratives and reflections on the lives of migrant communities in the suburban areas of London. Through his exploration of themes such as identity, solitude, social bonds, and the multifaceted nature of immigrant experiences, Gunarathne presents a vivid and expressive perspective on life in a foreign land. His bold and imaginative use of color adds a whimsical quality to his depictions of everyday scenes.

Blending multiple artistic traditions, Gunarathne’s style is eclectic and dynamic. He draws inspiration from Mughal miniature art, mural painting, and British academic methods, skillfully combining these influences to develop a visual language that merges Eastern and Western sensibilities.

His formal education includes the Drawing Year Postgraduate Program at the Royal Drawing School in London (2018). He also studied Miniature Painting at Beaconhouse National University, Lahore (2004), and completed a comprehensive four-year program at the Vibhavi Academy of Art in Colombo in the same year.

Gunarathne’s work has been widely exhibited, including at a group exhibition of Royal Drawing School graduates at Christie’s, London, in celebration of the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. His art has also been featured at Akara Art, Mumbai (2024); India Art Fair (2024); Royal Drawing School Summer Show, London (2023); Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Colombo (2023); Dhaka Art Summit (2018); and the Museum of Ethnology, Vienna (2008).

In addition to exhibitions, his work has been published in the A–Z of Conflict (2016) by Raking Leaves Publications. His pieces are part of notable collections, including the Royal Art Collection (UK), the Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (New Delhi), and the Taprobane Collection (Sri Lanka).