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The Hidden Talent of Nepal
Dharma Raj Shakya
Introduction  The Sculpture executes the image on the surface of stone by working on the compendium of contour lines developed on the basis of various iconographical abstracts. Working on the stone, he makes various stone particles submerge into definite form and shape, thus creating an image which manifests an icon of a deity so revered by many. Sculpture is created by the stone as well as the iconographical text. The viewer neither sees the stone nor thinks of the iconographical texts while viewing the sculpture. The artist sees only the image of a worshipable deity. With the simple tool of a chisel and continuous strokes of a hammer, the experienced artisan moulds the stone and his vision form of divinity.
Each and every artist has a particular way of self expression. The creative mind inherent in the artist is expressed in the beauty in a way which suits the temperament and ideals of his culture. The traditional artists of Nepal had always reflected socio-religious and spiritual concepts in their works. The creation of beautiful nature is always emphasised. The inner apperception of beauty, the subtle and mysterious way of self expression of young Nepalese traditional artists mind is unfolded here in the present works of sculptor Dharma Raj Shakya.
Objectives
- To create awareness among young Nepalese people to make them devote towards craftmanship, developed over ages in the community.
- To explore markets for stone sculpture in -and-outside of the country.
- To offer new employment opportunity to those who believes in hard work on stone sculpture.
| Background |
| Son of: |
Nunem Raj Shakya & Dhan Maya Shakya |
| Occupation: |
Artist of Stone Carving |
| Proprietor: |
Arniko Stone Carving |
| Date of Birth: |
1973 -07-28 |
| Education: |
B.F.A. (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Fine Art Campus 1998, M.A. Culture in T.U. |
Working Experience
- All stone work of two temple at Makhantole in 1990.
- All stone works of three temples at Naghaltole in 1996.
- Single stone 19' X 15' Buddhanilkantha Narayan at Banepa.
- 9' huge stone a couple of lions at Basantapur in 1998.
- Corrected Hanuman statue in National Birendra Museum, Hanumandhoka, Kathmandu.
- 6 fts stone statue of Saraswoti in Ilam.
- 7 fts stone statue of Ganesh at the Hotel Fulbari at Pokhara.
- 9 fts Buddha Statue for Swoyambhu in 1999.
- All stone work participate on expo "2000" Germany.
- 10 set Stonetap.
- A couple of lion 5 ft.
- A couple of Guard 4 ft.
- A couple of Pahalman 4ft at Taragaun Regency Hotel, Kathmandu.
- The Replica of world famous statue of nativity buddha at the Jayabageshwori.
- National Hero the founder of Nepal Era Shankhadhar Shakhwa's Statue in Thimi.
- 7.5 ft Rimpoche Padma Samvab at Nagarjun hill.
- 10 ft Buddha at Swoyambhu.
- Three thousand over different types of statues manufacture for Nepal and foreign country.
- Assistant Resource person of portrait Training organized by Handicraft Association of Nepal.
- Some articles about Arts & Culture published in journals magazine.
Awards
- Gold Medal on Poster Contest organized by The Reyukai Nepal in 1992.
- Gold Medal on all Nepal Handicraft Competition from Stone Carving organized by HAN in 1992.
- Second Prize on Poster Contest organized bv Bal Bikas Samaj in 1992.
- Consolation Prize on Poster Contest organized by The Reiyukai Nepal in 1992.
- Commendation Prize for made a sculpture of Earth Day organized by Goeth Institute in 1992 .
- Gold Medal on Poster Contest organized by The Reyukai Nepal in 1994.
- Top Prize in 9th National Industrial Competition organized by CIDB in 1994.
- First Prize on all Nepal Handicraft Competition organized CIDB in 1994.
- First Prize on National Art Exhibition organized by N.A.F.A. in 1996.
- Second Prize on Manadala Competition organized by Nepal Bhasha Manka Khala, Lalitpur in 1996.
- National Talent Award in 1999 from HMG Ministry of Youth Sports and Cultural, Nepal.
- Second Prizes on best of the best Raddission Young Achiever Award 1999.
- Falicitatiated from Triveni Culture Centre 2000.
- Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu conferred by His Majesty the King Birendra Bir Bikram Shah - 2000.
- Honoured By National hero founder of Nepal Era Shankhdhara Shakhwa Construction Commitee Thimi 2001.
- Honoured by white stupa conservation committee Beijing, China.
Exhibition
- Solo Stone Art & Craft Exhibition in the first time in Nepal inaugurated by Late Crown Prince Dipendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev at Nepal Tourism Board organized by Nepal Japan Friendship an cultural association and friend trust Nepal 2001.
- Participated in National Art Exhibition from 1996 - 1998 organized by N.A.F.A.
- Participated in Bienal Asian Art Exhibition in 1997, Bangladesh.
- Participated in Group Show Nepal, Japan, Germany etc.
- Solo Stone Art Exhibition in Naka Meguro Square, Tokyo, Japan, Organized by Royal Nepal Embassy 2002.
- Solo Stone Art Exhibition in White Stupa Monastry, Beijing, China 2002.
Member
- Vice President of "Artist Society of Nepal".
- Vice President of "Friends Trust" Nepal.
- Executive Member of Handicraft Association of Nepal.
- Executive Member of Nepal Fine Art Council.
Ability
- Hotel decoration, Garden decoration and Room decoration.
- Engraving, nameplate and any design in hard black stone and marble stone.
- Any small size to untill any big size, a high quality stone carving goods.
- Different design of lockets in marble stone and black stone.
- For mass product stone dust crafts.
- Gift items etc.
Contact :
Tel: 527519 (R), 549482 (0)
Email: arniko@wlink.com.np
Address: Arniko Stone Carving, Patan Industrial Estate 84,
Bagmati Zone, Lalitpur-7, Sundhara
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