Chaya De Silva

Chaya De Silva is a contemporary artist born in Sri Lanka and now based in Surrey, UK. Her vibrant, textured artworks have gained international recognition, resonating with collectors, brands and interior designers around the world.

Working primarily with acrylics, Chaya is known for her bold use of colour, palette knife techniques and expressive brushwork. Her paintings are rich in texture and movement, balancing fluid, intuitive marks with a strong sense of structure. Chaya will often add in different textures to her work to give further depth. Each piece carries a deeply personal narrative while remaining open to universal interpretation, allowing viewers to form their own emotional connection with the work.

With a keen understanding of how art transforms interiors, Chaya’s work is textured, colourful paintings that are designed to elevate contemporary interiors, spark conversation and bring energy.