The passionate painter Malika Sanjeevani completed her Bachelor's degree in Visual Arts, specializing in Painting, from the prestigious University of Visual and Performing Arts located in Colombo in the year 2007. Malika's artistic creations are often characterized by a surreal quality that seamlessly blends with an essence of pure aesthetic elegance, inviting viewers to delve into the deeper meanings of her art. 

 

   In her younger days, Malika Sanjeevani was somewhat introverted and frequently experienced feelings of loneliness. Yet, during this formative period, she was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to live in close proximity to the beauty of nature. This allowed her to observe the lush, bushy trees, the intricate behaviors of birds, the diverse insects, and the delicate butterflies that surrounded her. These natural elements remained etched in her subconscious mind and later emerged in her artistic expressions, manifesting in her paintings in a surreal manner that captivates the audience.

 

    Malika's work has been widely exhibited not only in Sri Lanka but also internationally, showcasing her talent on a regular basis. Among her notable achievements, she participated in the prestigious 17th Asian Art Biennale held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2016. Malika's works were unveiled at both the ‘First’ & ‘Second’ phases of ‘Third Kolkata International Art Exhibition 2025’ or ‘3rd KIAE 2025’ for short, curated by artist ‘Kaushik Gupta’ and were held at ‘Birla Academy of Art & Culture’ and ‘Academy of Fine Arts’ Kolkata, in the months of February and March respectively. The artist has also made her presence too in the ‘Second Kolkata International Art Exhibition 2024’ or ‘2nd KIAE 2024’ for short that took place in ‘Academy of Fine Arts’, Kolkata in March 2024.

 

       Her works were also showcased in 'SAARC Artists Camp' & an exhibition in Bamiyan, Afghanistan in 2015. She is the recipient of '1st Prize Winner' in Annual exhibition of 'Ceylon Society of Arts', held at 'National Art Gallery' Colombo. Her works were also showcased at 'Lionel Wendt Art Gallery' & 'JDA Perea Gallery' under 'George Keyt Foundation' Colombo.

 

        The artist lives & works in Marakkalawaththa, Beruwala.