Eleven artists, countless stories of belonging
Summary
Eleven emerging Nepali artists showcase contemporary artworks exploring themes of cultural heritage, identity, and the changing nature of communal experiences at the Takpa Gallery in Lazimpat.
Key Points
- Eleven emerging Nepali artists present artworks reflecting grief, fading culture, spirituality, and identity at Takpa Gallery.
- Anush Khaiju's series 'Same Space Fading Experience' highlights the disappearance of communal gatherings using watercolour and emboss techniques.
- Sonam Rai's 'Spirits of Hunters' series explores indigenous identity and adapting traditional hunting practices amid modern survival challenges.
- Smarika Maharjan's artwork conveys emotional grief and ancestral heritage through woodcarvings and aquatints, bridging traditional Pauba art with contemporary themes.
