Artists at Artudio

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& get connected to their artworks
& projects.

Meet the artists at Artudio and immerse yourself in their creative journeys. Connect with their artworks, explore ongoing projects, and experience firsthand the passion and stories that fuel their artistry. Discover new perspectives and be a part of their evolving artistic landscapes.

Kailash K Shrestha

For over 15 years, Kailash K Shrestha has been one of the leading artists in Nepalese contemporary Art.

Kailash K Shrestha, a contemporary artist and curator hailing from Kathmandu, is lauded for his thought-provoking artworks that offer critical insight & bold statement into the intricate socio-political landscapes of Nepal. As the founder of Artudio, he has been instrumental in advancing contemporary art practices, exhibitions, artists’ residencies, and visual arts education, taking it beyond the confines of the white cube to connect with grassroots communities and public spaces. Shrestha has curated a range of noteworthy art projects, including “Dolakha Album,” a community homestay art residency & exhibition, “Ekatako Bhiita,” The Wall of Unity, and “Rivers of the world.” He has been honored with the distinguished Australian Himalayan Foundation’s Art Award, establishing him as one of the first Nepali artists to receive this prestigious accolade. His works have been featured in several highly acclaimed events, such as the Kathmandu International Art Festival, Kathmandu Triennale, and Asian Art Biennale to name a few. Through his invaluable contributions to the art world, he inspires and mentors the next generation of artists, fostering a thriving creative community in Nepal.

Krisha Tamrakar

For over 8 years, Krisha Tamrakar has been one of the leading artists in Nepalese contemporary Art.

Krisha Tamrakar is an artist whose work blends contemporary themes with personal experiences, deeply influenced by cultural history. Her art explores change, growth, and the beauty in everyday life, using these elements as the foundation for her creative expression. Central to Krisha’s work is visual storytelling, where she shares personal narratives and invites others to connect with her stories. Through metaphorical explorations of human emotions, she creates art that resonates with the complexities of our shared experiences. Krisha works with bookmaking and paintings using mixed media, and digital painting. These diverse mediums allow her to craft narratives that are both personal and universally impactful, offering a unique and meaningful artistic experience.

Mukti Singh Thapa

For over 40 years, Mukti Singh Thapa has been one of the leading artists in Nepalese Traditional as well as contemporary Art.

Mukti Singh Thapa stands as one of Nepal’s foremost master artists, renowned for his dedication to traditional processes in the realm of contemporary art. Widely credited with the revival of the historic Newari Paubha Art style from the 13th to 16th centuries, Mukti Singh Thapa has mastered both the intricate iconography and the stylistic nuances of this period, alongside the Tibetan styles that emerged in the 17th century. His work bridges the timeless and the modern, boldly reinterpreting these classical forms in a contemporary context, making him a pivotal figure in the preservation and evolution of Nepalese artistic heritage.

Suchin Shrestha

Suchin Shrestha was born in Sirutar, Bhaktapur. His art is inspired by the human figure and its relationship with the environment. He often uses bold colors and brushstrokes to capture the mood and emotion of his subjects. His artworks are characterized by their strong sense of movement and energy, often depicting everyday scenes and activities. He has been recognized for his ability to capture the details of his subjects while maintaining a sense of realism and abstraction.

Niroj Bade

Niroj Bade, born in 1988 in Nagadesh, Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, Nepal, is deeply influenced by his roots in a historical farming community. His fascination with cultural beauty, traditional festivals, and dances is reflected in his art, which often incorporates traditional knowledge in contemporary techniques and themes. Holding an MFA from Tribhuvan University, Niroj works primarily with oil and acrylic paints. His recent focus is on the ethics of farming, aiming to preserve and share the traditional agricultural knowledge of his community. During his residency, Niroj will continue to explore these themes while engaging with both local and international audiences.

Sworup Nhasiju

Sworup’s artistic journey began in school, where he painted social awareness boards to earn pocket money. He also hustled by creating hand-painted postcards and selling his paintings to make ends meet. At 19, he launched his professional career as a storyboard artist at an animation studio, and soon after, he joined The Kathmandu Post as their in-house illustrator, a role he held for over three years. At just 20, Sworup played a pivotal role in redesigning the newspaper and later went on to lead its creative department. During his time there, he also contributed articles on art happenings in Nepal. His career continued to evolve as he took on the role of Art Director at Himal Southasian, illustrated a Nepal-based comic book, and contributed weekly illustrations to Republica Daily. Sworup also worked on redesigning leading national dailies such as Annapurna Post and Karobar Dainik, as well as international platforms like Citiscope.org. Over his 15+ years in the creative industry, Sworup has illustrated, painted, designed, and taught. His career then shifted toward advertising and marketing when he joined one of Nepal’s leading advertising powerhouses. Today, he continues to illustrate, paint, design, photograph, write, and direct video commercials. Believing that there are no limits to creative expression, Sworup has now incorporated AI tools into his work, expanding his creative possibilities even further.

Kiran Shrestha

Kiran Shrestha was born and raised in Dolakha, Gairimudi. From a young age, he had a passion for art and despite not having access to formal instruction in his rural village, he would copy pictures from books and take part in school art competitions. After entering Kathmandu for further studies, Kiran had the opportunity to visit Fine Art College, which inspired him to join the BFA at Lalitkala Campus to further advance his art career. Kiran believes that without the ability to actualize an idea or concept, art would not exist, and his work is a constant search for the best way to interpret the ideas that he has about himself and the world around him. He does not limit himself to one medium, style, or concept, and each of his pieces is both an extension of the past and a preview of the future.

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Associated artists

Our Associated Artists who have been part of various art exhibition, initiatives and projects with us.

Sujan Dangol

Artist

Abhimanyu Dixit

Artist | Film maker

Sandhya Silwal

Artist

Surendra Maharjan

Printmaker | Illustrator

Rajan Shrestha

Sound Artist

Kabiraj Lama

Printmaker

Sourganga Darsandhari

Artist

Umesh Shrestha

Artist

Rajan Kafley

Artist

Neeti Shrestha

Illustrator | Designer

Gopal Kalapremi

Artist

S.C. Suman

Artist

Mukesh Malla

Artist |Art Critic

Ashok Man Singh

Artist | Illustrator | Designer

Alpha M Shakya

Writer

Abin Shrestha

Artist | Cartoonist

Jagdish Tiwari

Photographer

Pradeep Yonzon

Fine Art Photographer

Bikram Rai

Photographer

Laxmi Prasad Ngakhusi

Photographer

Rajan Shrestha

Artist

Surendra Maharjan

Artist

Dipesh Nepali | Visual Artist

Dipesh Nepali is a self-taught artist hailing from Jumla. At only such a young age, Dipesh’s mind has traveled far longer than his body has. With an incredibly mature and unique vision of the world his work depicts the innate nature of human emotions and their needs. Art to Nepali is an essential component of his life and each day he aims to learn, implement and experiment with his artistic horizon in an attempt to express who he is. Art to him is liberation of self. Self-studying and analyzing he takes inspiration from his daily life and occurrence, even the mundane can strike him as an inspiration to create art. Through his works, he explores the complexities of life and nature which in turn helps him find his sense of self. According to Nepali, “Everyone has an innate ability to understand and create art but one must be willing to seek and work for it.”

Rahul Maharjan | Visual Artist

Rahul Maharjan (b.1998) is visual artist from Yangal, Kathmandu who is pursuing Bachelor in Fine Arts at Kathmandu University School of Fine Arts. Started his art journey from Artudio and has been coordinating various art programs. His works revolve around human emotions, memories and experiences. He likes to explore variant color palette and mixed media collages to create his artworks. He believes “life is full of magic if there is Art”.

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Artists at Artudio

meet the artists at artudio & get connected to their artworks & projects.

Kailash K Shrestha

For over 15 years, Kailash K Shrestha has been one of the leading artists in Nepalese contemporary Art.

Krisha Tamrakar

For over 8 years, Krisha Tamrakar has been one of the leading artists in Nepalese contemporary Art.

Mukti Singh Thapa

For over 40 years, Mukti Singh Thapa has been one of the leading artists in Nepalese Traditional as well as contemporary Art.

Suchin Shrestha

Niroj Bade

Sworup Nhasiju

Kiran Shrestha

Associated artists

Dipesh Nepali | Visual Artist

Rahul Maharjan | Visual Artist​

Let's Meet & Talk About Art.

meet the artists at artudio
& get connected to their artworks
& projects.

Rahul Maharjan | Visual Artist