KATHMANDU, Oct 29: The China-Nepal Friendship Painting Exhibition themed on ‘Buddhist Meditation in Painting’ was held at Nepal Art Council on Thursday and Friday.
The exhibition was organized by BookBird Nepal in collaboration with China Nepal Cultural Exchange Center (CNCEC) where more than 40 paintings of Chinese artist Abbot Master Shi Tong Sheng were put on display. The exhibition aimed at fostering national ties between Nepal and China as a part of the OBOR initiative through the promotion of art and cultural exchange.
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Inaugurated by renowned Nepali culture expert Satya Mohan Joshi, the exhibit displayed paintings that shared unique motifs of art. A minimal blend of grey and black colors dominated the square and circular borders of the canvas. Chinese lettering and calligraphy with subtle sketches of meditators added specialty to the unique set of collection which helped decipher the meaning to the viewers. Moreover, Chinese to Nepali interpreters were engaged to interpret painting-related Chinese narratives to the visitors.
The subject of art revolves around the life and meditation practices of an ancient Buddhist monk who lived during the sixth century. “All the paintings used in the exhibition are spontaneous strokes of paints I drew while I was in the process of meditation,” said Shi. He added, “This exhibition is an attempt to strengthen the social, economic and cultural ties between the two countries.”
Furthermore, Chairperson of BookBird Nepal, Rambabu Subedi stated that such art exhibitions not only helped to gain an insight on Chinese culture but also invited possible improvements in the Nepali art sector.
