Window to Nepali modern art transformation
Photo Courtesy: Samjhana Rajbandari
‘Sirjana’-2019, a collective art show is on exhibition at Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal that kicked off on Friday.
This exhibition is organized jointly by Sirjana College of Fine Arts and Sirjana Contemporary Art Gallery which is supported by Nagarjun Municipality. A total of 30 artists also faculty members of the college and who work on medium such as painting, print, sculpture, installation art, performance, photography and digital art are featured in the exhibition.
Artists such as Surja Muni Shakya, Mukesh Shrestha, Lok Chitrakar, Ashok Man Singh, Batsa Gopal Vaidya, Dawa Omu Lama and Madan Chitrakar have used religious motifs and the hues seen around in their paintings. Likewise, artist Bijaya Maharjan in his set of photographs captured female devotees from behind featuring their hair decorated with flowers that have been taken as Prasad from the temple.
Meanwhile, the exhibition also showcases various performances. On Monday the venue will resound with classical ‘Raag Durga’ by singer Sujata Verma. Artist Sulochana Gopali will perform on Tuesday. Then, Nagendra Prasad Neupane, on Wednesday will be presenting ever-green Nepali melodies. On Thursday, there will be a performance art by artist Saurganga Darshandhari.
The exhibition can be a window to Nepali modern art transformation, curated by Saroj Bajraharya and continues till Thursday.
Leave A Comment