PinnedVarunika RuwanpuraDots and LinesIn March 2020, artist Preethi Hapuwatte returned from visiting family in Darwin, Australia and found herself having to self-quarantine for…3 min read·Apr 5, 2021----
Varunika RuwanpuraThe holiday that never wasWe had been planning this holiday for a very long time. It’s rare that my husband and I can take an extended period of leave at the same…5 min read·Aug 17, 2021----
Varunika RuwanpuraVisually spectacular and innovative puppetry — NEW OWNERThe Last Great Hunt is a collective of Perth-based theatre makers with a reputation for creating shows that challenge and engage audiences…3 min read·Oct 3, 2019----
Varunika RuwanpuraSNO 150The tropical city of Darwin in Australia’s Northern Territory is very far from the cosmopolitan city of Sydney on the country’s east coast…3 min read·Nov 15, 2018----
Varunika RuwanpuraWish it were meBright halogen lights shine above and a sterile white tiled floor stretches beneath. “Surekha, do you have a pet at home?’” asks the blue…5 min read·Mar 6, 2018----
Varunika RuwanpuraKakadu in the wet seasonAustralia’s Northern Territory in the wet season is a formidable experience for most people. Heavy humidity, lashing torrential rainfall…4 min read·Jan 27, 2018----