Pradip Kumar Bajracharya is a contemporary Nepali artist whose work reflects the richness of Newar culture and traditions. Inspired by the vibrant festivals of the Kathmandu Valley, his paintings capture the rhythm, energy, and collective spirit of cultural celebrations through bold colors, layered textures, and expressive brushstrokes.

His compositions often depict chariots, temples, and gatherings of people, blending fluid figures into dynamic, rhythmic scenes that evoke music, dance, and ritual. Beyond festivals, Bajracharya also portrays everyday life, presenting ethnic communities with authenticity and cultural depth.

Personal Details:

• Date of Birth: 1971
• Nationality: Nepali
• Languages: Newari, Nepali, English, Hindi
• Education: BFA, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, 1997

Solo Exhibitions:

• 2003: “Festive Images,” Siddhartha Art Gallery, Kathmandu
• 2004: “Festive Moods,” Buddha Gallery, Kathmandu
• 2007: “Heritage Panorama,” Park Gallery, Patan
• 2008: “Impressions Depiction of San Francisco,” The Art Shop, Kathmandu

Selected National & International Exhibitions:

• Himalayan Art Festival, Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu (2022–2025)
• Tangential Stress-2020, Nepal’s first 360° Virtual Contemporary Art, MONA, Kathmandu
• Yogyakarta International Art Festival, Indonesia (2019)
• Chiang Mai Art Connecting 2, Thailand (2023)
• Exhibitions across USA, Sri Lanka, India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Korea, Belgium, Netherlands, Japan, China, and more

Workshops & Camps:

• Save The Red Panda Art Camp, Ilam, Nepal (2024)
• Amachhodingmo Art Camp, Rasuwa, Nepal (2024)
• Multiple workshops from 1991–2008 including “Peace of Mind,” “Bagmati on Canvas,” and “Breaking Boundaries” in Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Nepal

Experience & Teaching:

• Art teacher at Kasthamandap Art Studio since 1998
• Instructor and art judge for numerous inter-school competitions across Nepal
• Worked in animation studio (1992)

Awards & Recognition:

• 1st Prize, Camlin Art Foundation, Kolkata, India (2005)
• 2nd Prize, IACC National Competition, India (2010)
• Multiple national prizes and awards from NAFA and local competitions

Collections:

• Nepal, Kenya, Japan, Belgium, France, Korea, India, Netherlands, UK, Denmark, Canada, USA (Nepalese Embassy)
• Siddhartha Bank Limited, Kathmandu, Nepal

Memberships & Foundations:

• Co-Founder: Kasthamandap Artist Group & E-Arts Nepal
• Member: Young Artist Group, Nepal Association of Fine Arts (NAFA), Artist Society of Nepal, Prashanta Memorial Society (PMS)

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