Pushpakumara was inspired at the Institute of Aesthetic studies (Now the University of Visual and Performing Arts) where he received his graduate level training in fine arts. The involvement in the 90’s Trend Art and working at the Theertha International Artists’ Collective was a major collaboration for Pushpakumara who has also worked as a set designer in the fields of theater and cinema. He was also part of the No Order Group in 1990.