As an Artist

The extended quest to locate my individuality is the main impetus for my creation. When I work on my pictorial space I become an eternal part of it, as it reflects my own soul. For me, painting is the result of an inner visualization towards the outer world with full enthusiasm forcing me to be the part of it. It is the instant overflow of sensuous harmonies out on to the canvas as the representation of memories and experiences. The journey never ends but begins as the search progresses in each and every creation. Communication between me and my paintings provides more ideas to work on continuously. They transfer the power and ideas to analyze myself and my vision. I want my colours to speak their own language as they flow freely and rapidly generating a chromatic fusion of shades and tonalities. Each and every colour for me has its own importance in my pictorial language. Painting for me is the arena to express the visual experience and inner search for numerous visual possibilities. The composition with the vibrant brushstrokes flowing against the plane, the thinly layered transparencies of colours with the thick impasto creates the environment of different variations for a lyrical abstraction.

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Tatva

Jiwan Chakra

Every moment of our lives is difficult, full of turns and twists that don’t always go as planned. The process of producing oil appears to recognize that difficulty on its own. It is possible to see metamorphosis and the change from one form to another in the process of making oil in a “Saa”. Significance of a raw material termed “Mustard,” which is transformed into oil and used in celebrations, religious activities, and our day-to-day existence from conception to death. The leftover “Peena” is once more utilized in the harvesting process. The life stages are fascinating and, when carefully observed, offer deeper insights with unique significance.
The act of handling the jute that has been soaked in oil, as well as the taste, smell, and touch during installation, all contribute to the installation’s aesthetic and challenging qualities.

The artworks were part of a collective installation show that Gallery Mcube and the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) organized.

Jiwan Chakra
Mustard oil, Jute, Stone, Peena, Iron and Stone

Aesthetics of Harisiddhi

The paintings were part of celebrating the heritage of Harisiddhi and the Sustainable living program. The program was initiated as a collaborative effort to understand our tangible and intangible cultural heritage. About 30 artists were part of this event, where a pre-exhibition session of heritage walk was organized on 3 December, 2023. On the basis of the observation, we had to connect our artistic venture with the ambience of a traditionally rich city of Harisiddhi.

Aesthetics of Harisiddhi I & Aesthetics of Harisiddhi II
Acrylic on Canvas
60cm x 60cm

Samrachana 2.0

My eyes are constantly drawn to the new building and concrete pillars, no matter where I look or what I see. The sounds of construction, the tangling of iron rods, and the hammering of the concrete inspired me to move ahead to make my own construction. The glass pieces stuck inside the pillar seem to roam around the human emotions, concretizing among the sand and concrete, squeezed and breadthless.

The work was a part of the Himalayan Art Festival 2023, where more than 80 artists participated in a celebration of art. The exhibition was officially opened on 24th August 2023

Title: Samrachana 2.0
Medium: Cement, Iron rod, Glass, Sand and Stones
Size: 120cm x 22.8cm x 22.8cm (Three pieces of same size)­
Year: 2023

A Theatrical Act

Everyone has a distinct identity and a vision of what they wish to accomplish. Each of them has unique strengths and weaknesses for handling the circumstance. In a metaphorical rendering, the characters in the illustrations are shown to be carefree but still have their own daily routines. Within the setting, the portrayed characters are having fun and busy scheduling their lifestyles.

At some points, they appeared to be concerned about various cases and act as if they were seriously involved to mitigate the challenges. However, in the end, it’s their life where they must enjoy and act who they truly are in the real world.

A life is like the perspective of various roles that an actor plays in a theatre, to live for others, not for self.

The glasses were the part of Group Exhibition ‘Reinterpretation’ at a new venue Nanee, Bhaktapur.

Prakriti Ka Rangharu

The work was shown at the Himalayan Art Festival 2022. This work was inspired by the unseen dialogues between myself and the lotus pond at Chhauni. When I was a kid, I used to roam around the Chhauni area, clipping my hands with buba and muma and marveling at the pond full of lotus and the amazing life of various species. I can still feel the emotions evoked by the dancing lotus and its beautiful colours.

The lotus has vanished, leaving only the high army barrack walls with no holes to glimpse the unseen pond and lotus army.

Bagchal 3.0

The paintings were on display at the Dalai La Art Space in Thamel, Kathmandu, in a group exhibition titled ‘Montage of Expression.’ The exhibition ran from July 3rd to August 6th, 2022.

The works revealed socio-political ideas where in the country everyone wants to be at the top of the social food chain. The board game ‘Bagchal’ inspired me to imagine a painterly language in which the drama of ideas overflows in a social context. This work can express the use of techniques such as soldering iron engraving on color blocks.

Advitiya ‘MA’

The work was displayed in the group exhibition of artwork at Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur from 29th April 2022. It was a month-long exhibition by 10 contemporary artists of Nepal.

The day opens with the sparkle of sunshine, the cock stretches its arm announcing the time and every moment captured is unique on its own. The story unfolds as the interaction continues with the moments, we lived in. ‘Ma’ is the symbol of memories that we have experienced and explored. Layers of time, space, and thought process that we cherish somehow revolves around again to gain a fresh experience.

The work is also an attempt to relive different unfolding layers of memories and their uniqueness representing a painted layer of colour a day and delving down deep to find the stories behind it. Everyone is unique on their own and has their thoughts where they can unravel the tales of their lives.

Contemporary Art of Nepal

The works were a part of the contemporary art of Nepal where more than 40 artists were involved in the show. The event was held at Art Warehouse, Bhandimandal, Kathmandu.

Bagchal 2.0 consists of the painted wood panel along with the engraved glass of various postures of sheep. My personal interpretation of the life of Nepal can be interpreted through the work of art. The materiality of the objects shown here represents the suppressed emotions and frustration of people. The exhibition will remain open till 3rd April 2022.

Works Displayed at The Contemporary Art of Nepal

Handle with Care Series

The Nude Art Show 2021

The series entitled Handle with care was displayed at Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur as a part of group show titled The Nude Art Show 2021. The event was co curated by Artist Manish Lal Shreshta and Artist Kapil Mani Dixit.

Handle with Care
We are part of nature, which is so pure that we immerse ourselves in it. We watch it, connect with it, and communicate with it. But closely realizing that there is no outer layer to conceal their existences. We, as human beings, have different feelings about it, and we are a part of it. Nudity is a delicate topic that must be handled with caution in our culture. It’s just like the glasses, where we have to think beyond ourselves even though we know who we are.

This body of work is an attempt to interact and explore sensitivity in a new medium and theme.

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Himalayan Art Exhibition- 2021

Nadi Ka Awaazharu titled works were displayed in Himalayan Art Exhibition- 2021. The exhibition was held from 30th August to 5th September. The creativity of 63 artists were exhibited in the event.

Heavy rainfall and unplanned urbanization resulted to the increment of natural calamities. The rivers are re occupying its paths destroying the fields, crops and harvestings. The sounds, force and the disaster it caused is a lesson we must learnt not to touch the path of nature and not to destroy its cycle.

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Acrylic on Canvas