Krishna
Thing
about Krishna Thing
Originally a traditional thangka painter, Krishna Thing has over the years combined the techniques and emblems of traditional thangka painting with a personal and contemporary expression.
Born in 1979 in the eastern terain of Nepal, Krishna started his artistic career 20 years ago in Kathmandou. After studying with thangka masters and working as an apprentice for many years, Krishna earned his living from thangka painting for 7 years before deciding on changing artistic direction.
"I felt the need to explore art as a tool for freedom of expression and to find my own style" he says before adding: " In terms of the technique needed to be a good artist, being familiar with thangka painting is very useful".
The strong influence of traditional thangka painting is reflected throughout his work by his use of specific techniques and proportions, as well as in his reapropriation of certain imageries and symbols.
“I've added blues and reds to black and white frames because life is simply so colourful.”
Krishna Thing
Krishna Thing talks about his gallery "Roots Atelier"
Solo Exhibitions
2012 " Illusionary Lines II ", World Bank -
Yak'n Yeti Hotel, Kathmandu Nepal.
2011 " Tribute to Women ", Int'l Women's Day, Alliance Française, Kathmandu Nepal.
2010 " Illusionary Lines ", Fusion Studio,
Kathmandu Nepal.
2009 " Tunes of Shadow ", Long Alley,
Kathmandu Nepal.
" Blind Journey ", Lazimpat Gallery,
Kathmandu Nepal.
Group Exibitions, Art Workshops & Art Performances
2014 " Journey to Nanguinin I ", Gallery 9,
Kathmandu Nepal.
" 4th National Exhibition of Fine Arts "
NAFA, Kathmandu Nepal.
" Group Exhibition ", NAFA
Mosaic Nepali " Water Colour Paintings ", NAFA
2013 " Int'l Workshop & Exhibition
(Int'l Women's Day) ",
Patan Museum & Hotel Summit, Lalitpur Nepal.
" 3rd National Exhibition of Fine Arts ", Kathmandu Nepal.
2012 " MT. Everest - 8848 Art Project I " ***,
Exhibition in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal.
*** A visual art symposium on upcycling waste material.
*** This symposium has also visited Sweden, France and India.
2011 " Sound Image " Musical art performance,
Jazz Upstairs, Kathmandu Nepal.
" Art performance & exhibition ",
Hotel Picasso, Lalitpur Nepal.
2010 " Music, Art & Healing ", Artist performance, Moksh, Lalitpur & Kathmandu Nepal.
2009 " Water ", Int'l workshop & exhibition, Yalamaya, Laltpur & Kathmandu Nepal.
2006 " Journey to Nanguinin III ", British Embassy, Kathmandu Nepal.
2005 " Journey to Nanguinin II ", Gallery 9, Kathmandu Nepal.
2004 " Journey to Nanguinin I ", Gallery 9,
Kathmandu Nepal.