Putali Ra Parijat
Stillness No. 4
2024 · Original
Dimensions
22 × 28 in
Status
Original · Sold
Exploring the boundaries between reality and representation through the medium of charcoal.
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The first chapter listened to the valley. This one climbs.
The Manaslu Edition carries the Putali Ra Parijat series into the high country — into the villages that cling to the mountain's edge, where the older generation has kept life unhurried for centuries. Here, culture is not displayed. It is worn in the lines of a face, in the weight of a shawl chosen at dawn, in the way hands fold after a long day of altitude.
Through charcoal and long observation, this chapter seeks to witness what the world has not paused to see — the beauty, the stillness, and the quiet dignity of those who call the shadow of Manaslu home.
Each piece, while unique in its execution, belongs to the Putali ra Parijat (Butterfly and Night-flowering Jasmine (पुतली र पारिजात)) series — a collection of artworks that are individually distinct yet united by a shared concept. This series is a deeply personal homage to the artist's grandmother, honoring the beauty and enduring presence of the older generation.
The portraits and hands depicted in the artworks represent the older generation, while the butterfly symbolizes another element of life's later stage. Both exist in a phase where beauty and significance are often overlooked — not by others, but by themselves. Just as a butterfly cannot see the vibrant patterns on its own wings, older individuals may sometimes fail to recognize or appreciate their own worth, even though it is deeply felt and admired by those around them.
Through this symbolic comparison, the series gently encourages viewers to recognize the quiet strength and beauty in aging. Each artwork stands as a tribute to the wisdom, memories, and love carried by older generations — a call to see their value even when they may not see it in themselves.
From intimate solo presentations in Kathmandu's gallery spaces to national group exhibitions — a record of where these works have lived beyond the studio.
I create art to give meaning to the moments and details that often go unnoticed. Through charcoal and hyperrealism, I try to capture not just faces but the feelings, textures, and stories behind them. For me, every expression, every fold of fabric, and every quiet gesture holds something worth remembering.
My inspiration often comes from real life, especially the beauty in aging, cultural identity, and subtle emotions that most people pass by. I am drawn to small, honest details that reflect something much bigger — a story, a memory, a life lived.
My long-term goal is to travel and sketch detailed portraits of people from different parts of the world. I want to capture not just their likeness, but the story of their culture — portraits that become visual storytellers, carrying the identity and emotion of a place through one human face at a time.
For commissions, gallery enquiries, press, or collaborations. Based in Kathmandu — working with collectors worldwide.