On the occasion of his 73rd birth anniversary, the book “Rama Nanda Joshi: Aadhunik Kalama Nepalipanko Prarambha Bindu” was launched at the Park Gallery in Pulchowk on August 9.[break]
Recognizing the talents of the art virtuoso, the book penned by artist and art critic Mukesh Malla was jointly inaugurated by Bairagi Kainla, the Chancellor of Nepal Academy, and Kiran Manandhar, Chancellor of Fine Arts Academy.
Divided into four parts, the book depicts the personality of the painter as well as the artistic journeys of Joshi’s into the world of art, his contributions to Nepali art and society.
Joshi, who passed away at 48, honed his craft at the JJ School of Art in Bombay (Mumbai) and is credited for pioneering and introducing the art of impressionism in watercolor landscape painting.
Wanderlust at heart, Joshi traveled extensively and depicted various shades of rural Nepal on his canvas through his deft brushstrokes and color palette. From the rugged mountainous terrains to lush flatlands of Tarai, his paintings gave the outside world the first glimpses of the country.
“I wrote the book with authentic information from his family itself about the artist that Joshi was. It gives a glimpse into the life of an adventurous painter,” shared writer Malla.
The event saw many artists and art critics paying their homage to Joshi, and they were full of praise for author Malla and the Park Gallery for publishing the book.
“The initiatives he took in the development of Nepali art and culture have left indelible marks, and this book commemorates a visionary’s journey,” opined
Chancellor Kainla.
Speaking at the function, Director of Park Gallery and son of Ramananda Joshi, Navin Joshi appreciated the efforts of Malla.
“The book was published to preserve the legacy of the artiste and to keep his works alive, and I’m humbled by the response,” added he.
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