The world award winning Sri Lankan Chef Dimuthu Kumarasinghe made his maiden voyage in to the world of art, away from the kitchen table and on to a canvas and opened the ‘The Art Gallery by Chef Dimuthu’.
Located in Nalluruwa, Panadura, the gallery boasts of diverse range of art, from those on canvas, to creative moulding of wire and steel, and to intricate wooden art. Each of his creations are unique and are thought-provoking with subtle undertone of serenity that gives viewers a feeling of instant warmth and peace.
A self-taught painter, Chef Dimuthu’s inaugural collection features an array of art that he has accumulated over time. Having considered this a hobby, his paintings lies in the homes of many around the globe which has been gifted by him, or picked from his home while visiting him. The interest and enthusiasm for his creations is what propelled Chef Dimuthu to finally open his own space, where one can embrace the colours and pick their favourites for purchase.
Among Chef Dimuthu’s illustrious career – which has brought him to his current position as General Manager Group Skill Development Chef and Culinary Brand Ambassador at Aitken Spence Hotels – is his multiple wins at Culinary World Cup and receiving the acclamation as the only participant to receive nine gold medals at individual categories at Culinary World Cup within two years.
Chef also holds the title for creating the world’s most expensive edible cake (supported by Aitken Spence Hotels) and the world record for creating the world’s smallest wedding cake in 2015. He is also a Presidential Award winner and has been the President of Chefs Guild of Lanka since 2012. He has also been appointed as a Jury Member in numerous international culinary competitions and have received honorary life membership in over seven culinary associations in the world.
The gallery was opened by Stasshani Jayawardena, Director and Head of Tourism and Leisure of Aitken Spence, Chairman of Aitken Spence Hotels Management (Pvt) Ltd and Director Aitken Spence Aviation (Pvt) Ltd. The opening saw the presence of veterans in the culinary field to the likes of Gerard Mendis and Chef Pubilis, the management team of Aitken Spence Hotel Managements, well-wishers and family.
The art gallery is open on weekends from 9.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m.
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