Exhibit review: In ‘Dialogue and Perception’, colour does all the talking
Summary
Sagar Manandhar’s exhibition ‘Dialogue and Perception (Sambad ra Dristikon)’ at Kala Salon in Thamel uses vivid colour, texture and rhythm to create abstract works that feel more like emotional frequencies than conventional paintings. The show also reflects his experiments with acrylic sheets and glass engravings, alongside influences from veteran artist Kiran Manandhar and Buddha Nepali.
Key Points
- Sagar Manandhar’s latest exhibition at Kala Salon centers on abstract paintings driven by bold colour, geometric structure and layered texture.
- The works connect visual rhythm with sound, with repeated squiggles, scratches and raised surfaces treated as part of the artist’s language.
- Manandhar experiments beyond canvas with acrylic sheets and glass engravings, and reverses conventional colour symbolism in his palette choices.
- The exhibition reflects influences from Kiran Manandhar and Buddha Nepali while remaining distinctly personal and experimental.
