Cinnamon Life Presents a Journey Through Clay and Culture (Daily FT)

Cinnamon Life Presents a Journey Through Clay and Culture (Daily FT) Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is set to host “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”, an exhibition by master potter Ajith Mohan Perera, highlighting the cultural and artistic significance of pottery as both a craft and a reflection of society. The exhibition presents works that explore restraint, ethical labour, and the connection between material, process, and human experience Ajith Mohan Perera, who brings decades of experience in pottery, views the medium as more than functional or decorative. “Pottery is not just about making objects,” he explains. “It is a process of understanding the world and reflecting our labour, responsibilities, and the choices we make as a society.” Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era focuses on moments before renewal, encouraging viewers to reflect on balance, humility, and collective responsibility. Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams General Manager and Colombo Hotels Senior Vice President, Kamal Munasinghe, stated: “Art is not just something we display; it is something we live with. Cinnamon Life, home to over 1,000 commissioned artworks and a platform for hundreds of Sri Lankan artists, continues to foster creativity across its spaces. Every guest interacts with it, and it tells the story of Sri Lanka in a way that is immersive, authentic, and deeply human.” He further added, “Through exhibitions like this, visitors are invited to engage with Sri Lanka’s rich craft heritage in a contemporary setting, experiencing the depth, process, and societal relevance of pottery in a thoughtfully designed environment.” See More

Master Potter Exhibition Draws Prominent Guests

Master Potter Exhibition Draws Prominent Guests Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams successfully concluded Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era, an exhibition by renowned Master Potter Ajith Mohan Perera, celebrating the cultural, artistic, and philosophical significance of pottery in contemporary society. Held on 2nd and 3rd February 2026 at the Cumulus Ballroom, the exhibition attracted art enthusiasts, cultural figures, diplomats, business leaders, and distinguished guests who gathered to experience a collection that explored ethical labour, restraint, heritage, and the human connection to craft. Among the notable attendees were Harini Amarasuriya, Vijitha Herath, Wasantha Samarasinghe, prominent businessman Dudley Sirisena, alongside many distinguished invitees from the fields of politics, business, hospitality, and the arts.   The exhibition reflected Ajith Mohan Perera’s decades-long dedication to pottery as more than a decorative craft. Through carefully curated pieces, the exhibition encouraged audiences to reflect on balance, humility, collective responsibility, and the deeper relationship between material, process, and society. “Art is not just something we display; it’s something we live with. Cinnamon Life continues to create spaces where Sri Lankan creativity and heritage can be experienced in meaningful and immersive ways,” said Kamal Munasinghe, General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams and Senior Vice President, Colombo Hotels. Visitors engaged deeply with the exhibition’s themes, appreciating how traditional pottery techniques were presented within a contemporary artistic narrative. The event further reinforced Cinnamon Life’s commitment to supporting Sri Lankan artists and promoting local cultural expression through thoughtfully curated experiences. The successful conclusion of Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era marks another milestone in Cinnamon Life’s growing role as a platform for art, culture, and creative dialogue in Sri Lanka. See More

Cinnamon Life Hosts Master Potter Exhibition: “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era”

Cinnamon Life Hosts Master Potter Exhibition: “Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era” Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams is set to host Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era, an exhibition by Master Potter Ajith Mohan Perera, highlighting the cultural and artistic significance of pottery as both craft and reflection on society. The exhibition presents works that explore restraint, ethical labour, and the connection between material, process, and human experience. Ajith Mohan Perera, with decades of experience in pottery, sees the medium as more than functional or decorative. “Pottery is not just about making objects,” he explains. “It’s the process of understanding the world, reflecting our labour, responsibilities, and the choices we make as a society.” Shadows of a Pre-Renaissance Era focuses on the moments before renewal, encouraging viewers to reflect on balance, humility, and collective responsibility. “Art is not just something we display; it’s something we live with. Cinnamon Life, home to over 1,000 commissioned artworks and a platform for hundreds of Sri Lankan artists, continues to foster creativity across its spaces. Every guest interacts with it, and it tells the story of Sri Lanka in a way that is immersive, authentic, and deeply human,” says Kamal Munasinghe, General Manager of Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams and Senior Vice President, Colombo Hotels. “Through exhibitions like this, visitors are invited to engage with Sri Lanka’s rich craft heritage in a contemporary setting, experiencing the depth, process, and societal relevance of pottery in a thoughtfully designed environment. Read More