– Shreya Hada Shrestha
The 5th International Art Exhibition, a collaborative effort between the Aestheticart Group, Nepal National Culture Center, and Lalitya Kala Jagaran, is being held at the Nepal Art Council from 15th to 17th of August. This exhibition showcases art in diverse forms, aiming to create a space where artistic expression knows no bounds. Aesthetic art embodies captivating beauty that mesmerizes us with its inherent flows and rhythms. Artists from around the world joined in for this exhibition, united by a shared objective.
Within this exhibition, featuring 114 artists hailing primarily from Nepal, India, and Bangladesh, as well as the USA and Australia are being showcased. Here is a short glimpse of the exhibition. Shushma Shrestha, an artist with a distinct approach, employs a vivid and unyielding color palette to portray endangered bird species, thereby advocating for their protection.
In a similar vein, Saugat Tamang and Sayan Midya dedicate their artworks to addressing the harrowing issues of rape and violence against women. Tamang’s piece utilizes a soft color palette to depict the theft of happiness from these women, while Midya’s work, characterized by a stark and intense color palette, underscores the urgent need for their safeguarding.
Turning towards themes of love, Ratna Roy Talukdar and Bijoy Talukdar encapsulate divine and eternal affection for all beings, as well as the nurturing love of a mother, respectively. Their depictions employ both soft and robust color palettes, evoking a spectrum of emotions.
In the realm of abstraction, Ray Marsden and Ratna Shakya embrace an aesthetic of minimalism, utilizing gentle color palettes to give life to their concepts through enigmatic shapes and structures. Kiran Sigu employs his brushstrokes to illustrate the sociopolitical turmoil and cultural unrest of a nation, employing a soft color palette to infuse depth into his narrative.
Preservation of culture and heritage takes center stage through the eyes of D.B. Rai and Ranju Darnal. The former depicts Tharu village life, while the latter offers a glimpse of Gloaming Heritages, both underscored by a soothing and cool color palette, honoring the simplicity and reverence for ancient customs and monuments.
Sculptor Shyam Shrestha marries two cultural music instruments in a single sculpture, symbolizing the amalgamation of artistic traditions. Likewise, Sculptor J.G. Wills conveys the dispersion of his homeland through his sculpture titled Diaspora.
Shreya Hada Shrestha, through a stained depiction of Lord Buddha, delves into the intricate nature of deities, suggesting that they transcend simple categorizations of good and bad. Her soft color palette adds to the contemplative aura of the piece.
Rajendra Deshar’s sculpture portrays an enlightened Lord Buddha beneath the shelter of a Bodhi tree, capturing a moment of transcendence. Artist Prashamsa Shrestha takes a cosmic approach, using a bold color palette to illustrate a painting of the galaxy, symbolizing a love that transcends earthly boundaries.
Among these works, an anonymous artist sheds light on the hazards of smoking, portraying a tobacco plant blooming as it consumes the life of an individual, thus serving as a poignant reminder of the dangers of tobacco consumption.
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