The exhibition was good. The paintings had it’s own character ad style. So sad that dear Uncle Fareed’s talents were latent while he lived, a great artist at least is resurrected posthumously.
All the best for the continuation of enhancing artist’s talents. Thank to the organizers.

Best wishes-
Savi Fernando
Chariperson, Praja Mithuro (Community Friends)
Wilwin, 6/2, 4th Lane, Rawathawatte, Moratuwa

The exhibition was great. Lots of colour and interesting form. Great verses too!!!

Best wishes
Ambritha

This man has thoroughly enjoyed painting these works – Wonderful-

Laki – 13-05-2005

I don’t know what to say! Except that if he had secretly signed off appropriate pictures with famous names of artists we would say what a lovely Picasso, Matisse Van Gogh or whatever!

Aruna
13/5/05

Very unique exhibition. Lovely. Thanks.

Mrs R. Tarachand

Congratulations - Jomo and your dear wife, Priyamali. A dutiful son & daughter –in-law for recognizing a Father’s talent. No better tribute. He has contributed to the cultural fabric of the country and his name lives on. Well done!

Louise & Manik Pereira
33, Skelton Road, Colombo 5

Gives me back old memories of Num’s Uncle’s work of art a most unique human being.
Brian.

Great job – Jomo & Priyamali - You’ve done your dad proud. I wonder what he would be saying if he were here!!

Cuckoo

Congratulations. Impressive show.
Enjoyed it. Thank you.

Philip Frayne
Director, American Center
frayne@state.gov

Excellent paintings – you have done your dad proud – Congratulations.

Abey Ekanayake

Jomo must be thanked for bringing these paintings to a wider audience.

Raja Goonesekera

A talent uncovered. At least for us younger mortals.
Enjoyed the verses, not only the paintings.

Shyamala & Mario

It’s more than beige nice paintings.

Kusann Manjusri

Jomo, a great job.
Wonderful paintings & great poetry – Many thanks.

Sabry Ibrahim

The work of a remarkable artist in every sense of the word.
Congrats to the son for the wonderful tribute for his memory.

Ticko Aunty

Excellent Cartoons – interestingly not dated – indicates timelessness of the issues?

Signed (Illegibly)

Well done.

Nadina, Huzim, Yasser, Irfan, Azra, Yasmin

Enjoyed every moment – what an adventure.

Yasmin

“Its too much, emotionally-“
Lots of love

Nelum, Lakshman +Assanga

“Art deeply rooted to culture”

Neomi & Damien

So much depth…
It’s alive…..!!
Obviously painted for the love of painting.

Maulie

The paintings are very nice.
I like paintings No. 20 & No. 34 very much. The cartoons are good as well.

Rehan Roche – 14/5/2005

I was both intrigued and fascinated by the paintings that I was compelled to by the book which I shall treasure.

Uris Anderiesz
14/5/2005

A truly refreshing experience. A privilege to see and experience these works. Yes, they do speak to one. What a character he must have been. Thank you, Jomo, for sharing these.

Ian & Sriyani (London)
14th May 2005

Excellent work.

Ferdi, Nelum, Samadhi & Sahan - 15/05/2005

Congratulations Jomo, for bringing out the book and the exhibition. Your father’s work is very exciting and shows a man who thought deeply yet had his own views on things – The ‘expressionism’ reminds me of Justin Deraniyagala. Pity we won’t see more.

Michael Anthonisz

A superb and extremely eye-opening publication and exhibition. What an interesting and thought-provoking vision Fareed Uduman must have had. Many thanks for informing me of the exhibition.

Jill Macdonald

Art doesn’t seem to be such a big deal. But the effort and imagination embodied in these pieces cannot be valued for anything. A superb exhibition.

Ashan R

Very impressive. Very creative.

Lalin

15th May 2005

Thanks Jomo, for opening the doors to your father’s life.
He must have been a very special person like his Poetry and Art.

Ranjit Samarasinghe

I like the proud crow.

Maya Situnayake

Thank you for giving us this opportunity. Marvellous that your father will be remembered now.

Manel Fonseka.

"Your father was, I think, the only truly expressionist artist that Sri Lanka has produced. I am fascinated by the intensity of emotions he conveyed, the energy coming out of his people and animals, and his brilliant sense of colour."

- Nireka.