{"id":6512,"date":"2024-06-30T12:03:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-30T12:03:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/?p=6512"},"modified":"2024-07-05T08:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-07-05T08:28:53","slug":"evolution-of-traditional-art-genres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/2024\/06\/30\/evolution-of-traditional-art-genres\/","title":{"rendered":"EVOLUTION OF TRADITIONAL ART GENRES"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"6512\" class=\"elementor elementor-6512\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-183ee4ee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"183ee4ee\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7b59d5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a7b59d5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<h4><strong>By: Shaguni Singh Sakya (Director- KGH Hotels &amp; MoNA)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Photos: Museum of Nepali Art\u00a0(MoNA)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<h6><strong>Concept &amp; Coordination: @esparshsarawagi<br \/><\/strong><strong>Photography:<\/strong> @photographer_coyo &amp; @nurum_studio<br \/><strong>Videography:<\/strong> @krish_sthapit<br \/><strong>Location: <\/strong>@kathmanduguesthouse<br \/><strong>Makeup &amp; Hair: <\/strong>@sudikshya_hmua for\u00a0Sushila\u00a0Sing<\/h6>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6513,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">No generation is interested in art in quite the same way as the previous; each generation has their own demand and preference. We need to see progress and evolution or else we lose interest. Art reflects society at its various phases and our artists have continuously risen to show changing incarnations along the lines of global style developments. From the age-old traditional paubha, to neo traditional to contemporary, and now to the advanced hyperrealism style, our art is truly dynamic. Here are four artists who have their own stylised genres but have chosen to stick to traditional elements that started with paubha; our homegrown art that evolved nearly 2000 years back. An art form which is an amalgamation of religious philosophy, figurative symbols, metaphoric concepts and even subconscious outpourings. It is the foundation which reflects our cultural roots and over the years, artists have experimented with new techniques and styles.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6514,\"width\":\"273px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6514\" style=\"width: 273px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/lok-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>LOK CHITRAKAR<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>TRADITIONAL<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The protocol based paubha tradition is continued till today by master artist Lok Chitrakar who possesses immense religious knowledge and artistic talent to patiently study the philosophy and apply it on canvas. He has a near sacred power of studying the scriptures, and understanding the deep meaning of every deity. \u00a0Presently he is hailed as Nepal\u2019s premier traditional Paubha artist who is preserving the traditional and introducing new techniques such as using gems stone colour like lapis and malachite. He is also known for reviving forgotten styles and methods of Paubha art from 15th and 16th century.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6515,\"width\":\"273px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6515\" style=\"width: 273px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/samundra-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SAMUNDRA MAN<\/strong> <strong>SINGH<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>NEO-TRADITIONAL<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Samundra Man Singh<\/strong> in the early 2000s worked on a neo-traditional genre with deities painted in realistic styles. While traditional Paubha artists have static deities with limited expressions,Samundra\u2019s deities have humane expressions, demonstrative eyes, and emotional and sensual gestures. Furthermore, his forte is his meticulous and intricate jewelry sketching that adorn the deities. Samundra\u2019s journey represents a part of the country\u2019s art evolution &#8211; an artist who has catapulted the traditional sphere into contemporary appeal.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6517,\"width\":\"273px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6517\" style=\"width: 273px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/sushila-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>SUSHILA SINGH<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>TRADITIONAL CONTEMPORARY<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sushila Singh <\/strong>is an artist of the contemporary genre specializing in pen and ink sketches. Her works revolve around traditional elements of Kathmandu valley heritage, architecture, and customs focusing on matters that need to be preserved and promoted to safeguard the past. Her creative forte is her powerful lines drawings. She also embraces international art forms in Nepali motifs like \u201cKintsugi\u201d (golden repair) a Japanese art form of joining broken pottery with lacquered gold. Her issue based work especially on the struggles of women are touching subjects that have been highlighted in her installations.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6518,\"width\":\"273px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6518\" style=\"width: 273px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/manish-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MANISH DHOJU<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>TRADITIONAL HYPERREALISM<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manish Dhoju<\/strong>, is the man of the hour having introduced the genre of hyperrealism to Nepal. It is an art form that shows a deeper dimension of the object. Although photographic in essence, it is a much more detailed and dynamic depiction of the subject. Manish is gaining popularity as he is the first artist to create traditional elements in hyperrealistic style. He has sketched struts, torans, doors, windows, and temple carvings in depth never attempted before. Many artists have painted our grand heritage architecture in various art genres and techniques, but Manish\u2019s hyperrealism versions give a fresh and futuristic artistic approach. Manish sees the micro details and the sculpted work is enhanced in an array of lenses. This gives higher visibility to the miniature objects and deities carved.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>ART CLOSE TO THEIR HEART<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6519,\"width\":\"454px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6519\" style=\"width: 454px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chintamani-639x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><strong>\u201cCint\u0101ma\u1e47i loke\u015bvara\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mineral on canvas (gold),<\/p>\n<p>26 x 33 in, (2005)<\/p>\n<p>Private Collection<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lok Chitrakar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Sometime in the 1980s, a 16th century art piece Cint\u0101ma\u1e47i loke\u015bvara was stolen from Itum Bahal, and its whereabouts is unknown. Chitrakar admired this paubha and studied it for hours.\u00a0 He was terribly distressed by the loss of this national treasure and vowed to recreate it. He was so inspired to paint this stolen masterpiece that he completed seven of them &#8211; each one better than the previous, until he was satisfied with its perfection.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6521,\"width\":\"454px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6521\" style=\"width: 454px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WHITE-TARA-Earthquake-Series-331PA2021-copy-1-781x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u201cSaptalochani T\u0101r\u0101 (White T\u0101r\u0101)\u201d<\/strong><br \/>Earthquake series Acrylic on Canvas<br \/>36 x 48 in (2021)<br \/>MoNA collection<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Samundra Man Singh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The 2015 earthquake was a turning point in Samundra\u2019s artistic endeavour. Destruction in all aspects of life prompted many artists to express its tragedy. Samundra found his expression in dilapidated traditional Kathmandu houses with crumbling frescoes. These frescoes painted hundreds of years ago were cracked and vanishing as many owners chose to demolish the houses and rebuild new ones. He touched upon the issue of our dilapidated heritage and preserved it on canvas. This captured the hearts of many Nepalis as each of us could relate to the loss from the 2015 earthquake.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6524,\"width\":\"454px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload alignnone wp-image-6552 size-medium\" style=\"width: 454px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 216 300'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/46-3-216x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"216\" height=\"300\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cMachhendran\u0101th J\u0101tr\u0101\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2022), pen on ink<\/p>\n<p>10 x 5 in (set of 16)<\/p>\n<p>Collection of MoNA<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sushila Singh<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This 65 feet tall wooden chariot takes around 2 weeks to construct. For the first time in Nepali art history Sushila Singh captured its daily construction by visiting the site every morning at 5 am and sketching it daywise . Made entirely out of wood, rope and no nails, it\u2019s a copyright traditional knowledge is handed down for generations. A 24 &#8211; member team of the \u201cBarahi\u201d clan carve and assemble the wooden parts of the chariot. 40 master vinesmen known as \u201cYewals\u201d weave rope to secure the wooden structure. Both teams build the auspicious chariot hanging with no fear and no insurance. Sushila\u2019s everyday sketch is a remarkable contribution to the greatest chariot festival of Nepal and even the world.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6525,\"width\":\"454px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6525\" style=\"width: 454px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/ANI7708-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bhairava\u2019s Radiant<\/strong> <strong>Embrace<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(2023), Graphite and Charcoal Mixed,<\/p>\n<p>160 x 100 cm.<\/p>\n<p>Private collection<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manish Dhoju<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Dhoju\u2019s interest in science, philosophy, and psychology inspired him to explain the complexities of our ancient texts in a hyperrealistic form. His conceptual art, Bhairava\u2019s Radiant Embrace, depicts the creation of the universe as explained in the Chandogya Upanishad \u2013 the Hindu text that unravels the mysteries of the cosmos. Dhoju chose a 16th-century Bhairava mask, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, to define the concept of Hiranyagarbha which resonates with the Big Bang theory. Bhairava represents the divine trinity of creation, sustenance and destruction and Dhoju syncned religious philosophy with astrophysics on canvas, introducing a novel art form in the hyperrealism genre.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>WHY SHOULD YOUR ART BE<\/strong> <strong>ACQUIRED?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Nepali artists by nature are very modest and they feel uncomfortable to speak about themselves. This seems to be an ingrained social behaviour from centuries of belief that making art is for the higher purpose of dedication to religion and not personal identity. Many traditional Nepali artists even today feel that \u201cpersonal publicity\u201d ruins the art of its integrity. A very humble eastern mentality unlike the artists of the West who focus a lot on personal identity, maximum marketing and publicity. Nevertheless, we now live in a global world and artists today are talking about themselves, yet none of them feel comfortable to talk on monetary value.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lok Chitrakar,<\/strong> the most senior of them all says \u201cAll I want from my audience is to feel a few minutes of awe and admiration. My art is for those who can feel relaxed and peaceful looking at its beauty and depth. Let it be a divine calling for them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6526,\"width\":\"179px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6526\" style=\"width: 179px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Lok-Chitrakar-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Samundra<\/strong> too humbly says \u201cMy art is for people who feel connected to traditions retained with new beauty. They should be able to understand the changing face of paubha.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6527,\"width\":\"314px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6527\" style=\"width: 314px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/samundra_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sushila,<\/strong> being more modern and confident says \u201cMy work deserves a place in your wall because they convey ideas and emotions that you find it difficult to express yourself. They do more than decorate, they communicate and raise awareness.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6531,\"width\":\"179px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6531\" style=\"width: 179px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Sushila-Singh-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manish <\/strong>too is humbly self-assured. He says \u201cpeople buy my art because it is unique and there is huge appreciation for the fact that I am redefining the depth of art on Newari architectural elements. Our architectural elements are so detailed and hyperrealism outlines it even better. People get inspired and awestruck looking at my artworks and this really motivates me to work harder.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6533,\"width\":\"314px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6533\" style=\"width: 314px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Manish-Dhoju-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\"} --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>DISTINCT CONCEPTUAL<\/strong> <strong>MASTERPIECES<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6536,\"width\":\"477px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6536\" style=\"width: 477px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Maharakta-Ganesha-878x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rakta Ga\u1e47e\u015ba,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney),<\/p>\n<p>mineral on canvas, lapis, indigo mix.<\/p>\n<p>65 x 72.5 in, 2020<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mah\u0101 Rakta <strong>Ga\u1e47e\u015ba<\/strong>,Lok Chitrakar<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lok Chitrakar<\/strong> has painted many forms of Ga\u1e47e\u015ba but the most striking one is of Mah\u0101 Rakta Ga\u1e47e\u015ba, the red Ga\u1e47e\u015ba which took him 16 years to complete. The original was done by a 15th century Nepali artist Jiva Ram, whose Mah\u0101 Rakta Ga\u1e47e\u015ba is visible in books and on the internet but sadly, the location is unknown. Therefore, Lok\u2019s motive was to bring to light the extraordinary talent of Jiva Ram, who introduced significant new techniques to Paubha art infusing Tibetan, Chinese and Kashmiri styles. He went to Tibet and taught the artists there our Kathmandu valley techniques and in turn learnt their\u2019s too. Lok added his own unique touches to his version; like the women holding the A\u1e63\u1e6dama\u1e45gala, a message of women empowerment within a strong representation of the male embodiment of Ga\u1e47e\u015ba. The painting was recently purchased by the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Lok\u2019s art is deeply appreciated in the international arena and some of his collections are also housed in Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6539,\"width\":\"486px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6539\" style=\"width: 486px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/saptalochani-829x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Saptalochini T\u0101r\u0101<\/strong> <strong>(White T\u0101r\u0101)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2022, Collection of<\/p>\n<p>MoNA Oil on Canvas<\/p>\n<p>36 X 48 in<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>For this<strong> Saptalochini Tara,<\/strong> Samundra made an effort to make neo traditional a bit more contemporary for global appeal. The White Tara emanates a new look. At first glance, Goddess T\u0101r\u0101 reminds art aficionados of the famous Sandro Botticelli\u2019s \u2018Birth of Venus\u2019 \u2013 her flowing hair, soothing pale face and an innocent drop down gaze. We see the appealing aura of a woman who is the epitome of compassion. Here most paubha rules have been set aside. The colors are a landmark change to white and cream, never before has paubha been painted in light two tone shades. The focus is on a free-flowing artistic independence and expression.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6540,\"width\":\"493px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6540\" style=\"width: 493px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/DSC01568f-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Udaan &#8211; Beyond<\/strong> <strong>Bounds<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Artist Collection<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2018UDDAN: Beyond Bounds\u2019,<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>This is a very interesting mural concept in which Sushila sketches deities moving beyond their boundaries. Giving wings to the temples, Sushila uses bird motifs to present deities in their temples flying about freely. People enjoy festivals by visiting temples and going to different places to observe jatras, whereas our Gods remain immobile in their temples. This is her imagination of the gods moving freely and visiting places. She also breaks from her monochromatic rigidity with shades of orange to bring vibrancy and life in the temples. Painting her face like the mural is her innovative idea to present the art more fascinatingly.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:image {\"id\":6541,\"width\":\"491px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-expand=\"600\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-6541\" style=\"width: 491px; height: auto;\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg' viewBox%3D'0 0 1 1'%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Kaal-Bhairav-1024x646.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>K\u0101la Bhairavam,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>2024, Private Collection<\/p>\n<p>160 x 100 cm.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manish\u2019s K\u0101la Bhairavam<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manish\u2019s K\u0101la Bhairavam<\/strong> is his latest dimensional visual delight. The visualization of art in 3D is not just a technical skill, but the ability to convey and capture feelings at a more intense level too. One can presume that such artistic talent holds an extrasensory perception of having deeper dimensional insight than the normal human eye. K\u0101la means time and timelessness. It has no end and no beginning. Surrounding the Bhairava is a meticulously detailed grid pattern of pillars and beams, representing human endeavors to impose order and permanence. These structures, however, are visibly weakened and worn, highlighting the fact that even the grandest constructions cannot withstand time. This visual representation emphasizes Bhairava\u2019s omnipotence, illustrating the profound and inevitable impact of time on all things.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Shaguni Singh Sakya (Director- KGH Hotels &amp; MoNA) Photos: Museum of Nepali Art\u00a0(MoNA) Concept &amp; Coordination: @esparshsarawagiPhotography: @photographer_coyo &amp; @nurum_studioVideography: @krish_sthapitLocation: @kathmanduguesthouseMakeup &amp; Hair: @sudikshya_hmua for\u00a0Sushila\u00a0Sing No generation is interested in art in quite the same way as the previous; each generation has their own demand and preference. We need to see progress and [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/2024\/06\/30\/evolution-of-traditional-art-genres\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6513,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[149,148,154,150,1],"tags":[],"reaction":[],"adace-sponsor":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6512","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-for-the-period","8":"category-cover-stories","9":"category-feature","10":"category-people","11":"category-uncategorized"},"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6512","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6512"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6512\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6572,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6512\/revisions\/6572"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6513"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6512"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6512"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6512"},{"taxonomy":"reaction","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reaction?post=6512"},{"taxonomy":"adace-sponsor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goingtrek.com\/living\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/adace-sponsor?post=6512"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}