159 results found for “contemporary*”

Part of an ongoing series examining contemporary conditions, this work uses the image of a gas mask as a symbol of uncertainty and shifting realities. Artist: Asha DangolMedium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 61 x 91 cm

A contemporary abstract diptych unfolding across two interconnected panels, where layered fields of turquoise, deep blue, black, gold, and crimson create a shifting visual dialogue. One composition carries a stronger sense of movement and textured energy, while the other introduces a quieter atmospheric balance....

Part of the artist’s ongoing couple series, this work explores intimacy through a layered composition of figures, birds, and everyday forms. Decorative patterns draw from cultural memory, while the comb appears as a central motif, suggesting resolution, care, and the quiet process of untangling...

A bold, contemporary figurative work blending surrealism with traditional Indian folk-art influences. Central to the composition is a vibrant red-skinned female figure, surrounded by symbolic motifs including disembodied eyes, stylized clouds, and crows. The painting explores themes of mythology, power, and the subconscious through...

Green Tara is depicted with a mask, introducing a contemporary layer to a traditional form. The composition reflects a moment of collective vulnerability, where protection and care take on visible form. The mask becomes part of the visual language, suggesting responsibility, awareness, and a...

A depiction of two figures in a counter-facing posture, suggesting both distance and a desire for connection. The composition integrates symbolic elements, including the comb as a gesture of resolution and the Makara as a presence of fluidity and protection. A softly lit lamp...

A figure immersed in stillness, suggesting a quiet and introspective inner state. The surrounding abstract forms and expressive brushwork create a sense of atmosphere, where emotion and thought unfold subtly. The composition reflects a connection between silence, nature, and moments of reflection. Artist: Roshan...

A semi-abstract composition of a woman near a traditional water tap and storage vessel, known as nallu in Newar culture. The setting is interpreted through a contemporary lens, where form and space remain fluid, suggesting everyday life, memory, and cultural continuity. Artist: Pramila BajracharyaMedium:...

A composition exploring light and shadow through a contemplative scene shaped by vulnerability and resilience. The presence of the koala introduces a quiet reflection on environmental fragility, while the contrast of darkness and emerging light suggests the possibility of renewal and change. Artist: Leigh...

A diptych composition bringing together symbolic figures drawn from Bhairav and Shiva iconography. Multiple arms and gestures are rendered through a contemporary lens, where forms suggest both force and restraint within a unified structure. Artist:  Mukesh ShresthaMedium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 204 x 178 cm |...

A self-referential composition reflecting on the fragility of cultural identity in the Kathmandu Valley. The central figure holds broken bricks, suggesting erosion and loss, while the presence of Majipa Lakhey introduces a connection to living tradition. A guardian-like figure within a boat appears as...

A composition centered on Shwet Bhairav in a forward-moving stance, with the presence of Shiva integrated on either side of the form. Rendered in a vivid palette, the work brings together layered iconography and gesture through a contemporary structure. Artist:  Mukesh ShresthaMedium: Acrylic on...

A composition reflecting a layered exploration of personal experience and inner movement. Rooted in feminine presence, multiple voices appear within a unified visual field, suggesting a sense of collective strength and continuity. Artist: Erina TamrakarMedium: Acrylic on CanvasSize:  91 × 61 cm

A stylised portrait inspired by Brigitte Bardot, reimagined through a bohemian and symbolic visual language. The composition reflects themes of compassion, freedom, and transformation, while layered textures and expressive forms introduce a contemporary sense of presence. Artist: Leigh HookerMedium: Mixed MediaSize: 92 x 61...

An abstract composition exploring the suggestion of the feminine through form and colour. The work holds a sense of presence without fixed definition. Artist:  Gisela BolotinMedium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 100 x 120 cm

A composition reflecting the anonymity of urban life, where figures move within a continuous rhythm shaped by the city. Helmets obscure individual identity, suggesting a distance between outer presence and inner self, as people become part of a collective, moving flow. Artist: Narayan BohajuMedium:...

A surreal companion piece by Kapil Mani Dixit, this work features intertwined white and red figures, multiple symbolic eyes, and mythic motifs. Through overlapping forms and contrasting colors, it explores themes of duality, internal conflict, and heightened awareness, blending traditional Indian aesthetics with contemporary...

A self-referential composition exploring cultural identity and preservation within the Kathmandu Valley. The central figure holds a single brick, suggesting both foundation and responsibility, while the presence of the Krishna Temple introduces a connection to spiritual and architectural heritage. Within the body, symbolic elements...

A conceptual composition reflecting on cultural return and the restoration of identity. At its center, the presence of Lakshmi Narayan suggests spiritual continuity and the significance of belonging, while references to classical portrait imagery introduce a dialogue between global art history and local heritage....

A layered composition where schools of fish, mandala-like blooms, and flowing wave lines meet a transition from deep blues to warm sunrise tones, capturing a moment of movement and quiet renewal. Artist: Chandra ShresthaMedium: Acrylic on PaperSize: 25 × 35 cm

A composition inspired by the visual language of Mithila folk art, where symbolic forms are arranged within a balanced structure. The full moon suggests the rhythm of daily life, while paired fish introduce a sense of continuity, prosperity, and shared presence. Artist: Erina TamrakarMedium:...

A composition exploring perception and spatial ambiguity, where the boundary between land, sea, and sky becomes uncertain. Through subtle shifts in tone and atmosphere, the work reflects a sense of illusion and disorientation within an otherwise quiet landscape. Artist: Jeewan SuwalMedium: Acrylic on canvasSize: 92...

A composition shaped by a shifting vantage point, suggesting a view from above where land and water unfold as a continuous field. The work reflects a sense of movement and distance, where perspective alters the relationship between form and space. Artist: Asha DangolMedium: Acrylic on...