Konarasinghe is made up before a theater performance.

Konarasinghe’s painting, “My Dream”

Who are you, and what is your statistics position?

I am Samanthi Konarasinghe, statistician and director of the Institute of Mathematics and Management in Sri Lanka. I am a senior lecturer in mathematics, statistics, and financial management at universities and tertiary education institutions.

Konarasinghe

Tell us about what you like to do for fun when you are not being a statistician.

When I am being a statistician or not, I am an artist. I am an actress, painter, violinist, and writer. I have produced several stage plays and won the best actress award, as well. I have conducted a solo art exhibition, named “My Dream.” I am a nature lover. I walk miles and miles of roads full of trees and flowers. I enjoy feeding and talking to animals. I love parties and dancing.

What drew you to this hobby, and what keeps you interested?

As everyone says, I was born an artist. From my small days, I was equally interested in arts and mathematics. For me, painting, singing, dancing … are not hobbies; they are part of my life. My scientific and artistic lives are intertwined.