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The people, legends and ideas behind the work — the history, the symbolism, and why each subject matters to me.

Kuveni — Ancient Sri Lankan Queen

Painting the first queen of the island's founding legend

Kuveni, the Yakkha queen of Sri Lankan legend, painted by Australian-Sri Lankan artist Russell Mihindukula — the story behind the artwork, the symbolism, and how to enquire.

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