Thilini Pradhana

Artist with nine years of international practice spanning sculpture, performance, installation, filmmaking, theatre, and writing. Experience includes public installations in Europe, community-based projects in the Arctic, and youth arts education in Sri Lanka, with extensive experience in teaching, workshop facilitation, and cross-cultural collaboration. Educated at Oasis Skateboard Factory, provided hands-on training in woodworking, welding, and creative production.

Independent Artist (2017 – Present) English & Arts Teacher at Nagananda International Institute for Buddhist studies (2024-09 – 2025-05) Lived and worked at a residential school and orphanage for young Buddhist nuns, teaching English and art to girls ages 5–17. Developed an interactive curriculum using art, play, storytelling, and experimentation, while supporting students’ education and Buddhist studies. Wrote and directed a student play and produced a final art exhibition.

Solo Show - Moments, possessions and Momentos (2018 – 2024) Commissioned Artist at National Gallery of Canada (2018 – 2024) Commissioned Artist at Valletta Cultural Agency (2018 – 2024) Design & Illustration Workshop Instructor at Onaki Fablab (2018 – 2024) Teacher Training Facilitator, Skateboard Building at Sunrise Absorb (2018 – 2024) Artist assistant, Documentarian at Allakallariaq Monument. (2018 – 2024) Art Workshop Instructor at Art Gallery of Ontario (2018 – 2024)

OSSD – Oasis Skateboard Factory - TDSB (2017-09 – 2022-06)