Erina Tamrakar is a Nepali visual artist whose work bridges cultural and geographical boundaries, creating a vivid narrative of Nepal's artistic expression. She holds a Master's Degree in Fine Arts from Tribhuvan University and a Bachelor's Degree from the Fine Arts College of Nepal, and has been a defining presence in Nepal’s art scene since 1989.

As co-founder of the E-Arts Nepal and Kasthamandap Artist Group, Erina has shaped the creative landscape of her homeland. Her practice explores the dialogue between tradition and modernity, often inspired by her travels across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Selected Awards & Honors:

• Fellowship, Korea National University of Arts (2008)
• Gold Medal, Arniko Yuwa Sewa Kosh (2008)
• Young Achiever's Award, Today’s Youth Asia (2011)
• Consolation Prize, Sirjana Art Gallery (1993)
• Top Honors, National Art Exhibitions (2000, 2005)
• Old Wind, Chinichi News Paper, Japan (2007)
• Master Tej Bahadur Chitrakar Award (2013)
• Bhadra Kumari Ghale Award (2014)
• Honor, Tamrakar Samaj (2014)
• Hem Ganga-Mahila Kala Prativa Puruskar (2017)
• Theerchaaya Ratriya Kalashree Lalitkala Puruskar, Nepal Kalasahitya Dot Com Pratisthan (2019)
• AstaMatrika, Sirjana College of Fine Arts (2025)

Exhibitions:

• 21+ solo exhibitions across Nepal and South Korea
• Featured in national and international galleries throughout Asia, Europe, and North America

Major Collections:

• Nepal Art Council
• Museum of Nepali Art
• Dwarika’s Hotel, Nepal
• Radisson Hotel, Kathmandu
• VOITH Complex (Toyota)
• Vertical Gallery, Thailand
• Chautara Gallery, Holland
• Messner Mountain Museum, Italy
• Asian Art Link, Vietnam
• Sasaran Art Museum, Malaysia
• Private collections in Nepal and abroad

Erina’s work reflects her personal and spiritual journeys, weaving Nepalese heritage with a global perspective. She continues to live and work in Kathmandu, where her practice of exploration, innovation, and cultural dialogue flourishes.

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