Based upon daily life of Kathmandu valley . Such basket is used to carry the stuff . An antique copper small sculpture .

basket Carrier

Bronze

Casting

I am a Kathmandu based artist. I create sculpture in metal what i have experienced the memories around me.

Chepto Sun is type of earring worn by the Tamang people and other communities in the Himalayan region of Nepal. The Chepto Sun Earring is a marker of cultural identity and traditional value among the Tamang community, an indigenous group in the hills of Nepal. These large, traditional ornaments were often received during a marriage ceremony or other significant life-stage events, marking the wearer's transition into adulthood and marriage. It is an essential component of the complete traditional attire, often worn alongside other distinct Tamang ornaments like the Jantar pendant, Mathi bracelet, and various bead necklaces.

Chepto Sun

The Marwari Earring is a distinct and highly symbolic type of traditional hoop or disc earring prominent in Nepal, particularly among indigenous communities like the Tamang, Sherpa, and Rai. The name "Marwari" in this Nepali context is often attributed to the historical trade and influence of merchants and jewellers from the Marwar region of Rajasthan, who brought their silver craftsmanship and designs to Nepal.It is traditionally crafted from high-grade silver or gold-plated brass, emphasising purity and wealth.The designs, particularly the animal or serpentine motifs, are incorporated to protect the wearer from evil spirits, negative energy, and illness. The inclusion of foliage or nature patterns symbolises the sanctity of the environment, particularly the mountain forests and nature spirits revered by Himalayan communities.

Marwari

The Jantar is a widely recognised and culturally significant traditional ornament in Nepal, especially among the Tamang and other indigenous communities. It is much more than mere decoration; it is a spiritual and cultural statement. The core meaning is that of a talisman worn to shield the wearer from negative influences. It is used to ward off the "evil eye" and protect against illness and harmful spirits. It is directly linked to attracting luck, prosperity, and blessings.

Jantar

Just a stone with caterpillars (chenilles). A terra sigillata ceramic capturing the essence of nature.

Chenilles

Lotus Pod represented with black stoneware clay while the seeds with white. An unglazed ceramic portraying the raw organic form of nature.

Lotus Pod

Even delicate flowers have thorns. Even the beautiful flowers wither. A ceramic piece created in porcelain etched over a red glaze. The artwork represents women and their body with the surreal flower symbolizing pain and suffering of womanhood.

The Agony in Red

A seed created through a technique called Naked Raku.

Sunflower Seed

A Raku fired piece created out of Paper Clay. The hand built sculpture represents an insect in a sleeping baby position. Hence, the name Bébé which means a Baby.

Bébé

In Newar culture, Aajima (or Ajima) is a highly revered group of goddesses who serve as the collective "Grandmothers" and protectors of the Kathmandu Valley. The name itself is derived from the Nepal Bhasa words "Aji" (Grandmother) and "Ma" (Mother).

Aajima

Creating a sculpture concept centered around having fun and automatism sounds like an exicting project! Automatism in art often involves allowing the subconscious mind to guide the creative process, resulting in spontaneous and free-flowing expression. To incorporate automastism into the creative process, starts with a loose sketch or simply dive in without any preconceived notions. Allowing your hands to guide the scuplting tools intuitively, responding to the flow of the materials and letting the form evolve organically. Embracing imperfections and unexpected twists, as they add charm and authenticity to the pieces. Ultimately “Jolly Reverie” celebrates the beauty of embracing the moment, letting go of inhibition and finding delight in the crative process without being conscious about the final outcome. These asymmetry and irregular shapes conveys the sense of freedom and flexibility.

Raku Face

Red Lava (Jolly Reverie

Lyrics of Night expresses love as a calm and timeless emotion. Created using discarded and reclaimed materials, the figure is rendered in soft earth tones, giving new life to elements once considered forgotten. The quiet posture suggests intimacy, trust, and emotional connection. The mechanical components within the body symbolize the steady rhythm of the heart, reminding us that love continues through time, change, and imperfection. By transforming discarded materials into a serene form, the work reflects love’s power to heal, endure, and find beauty in what already exists.

Lyrics of Night

This striking golden sculpture depicts Lord Shiva, one of the principal deities of Hinduism, captured in a dynamic and powerful pose. This specific representation blends traditional iconography with a modern, almost cinematic aesthetic.

Shiva

This sculpture explores the intimate bond between human and horse,not as rider and mount, but as a single, shared force. The human figure emerges from the horse’s body, suggesting that strength, instinct, and movement are not borrowed from the animal but born within the human spirit itself. The horse becomes a metaphor for raw energy, endurance, and ancestral power, while the human form represents consciousness and direction. Rather than depicting domination, the work speaks of unity and coexistence. The merging bodies dissolve the boundary between man and animal, revealing horsepower as an inner state an emotional and spiritual momentum that drives survival, freedom, and resilience. This sculpture reflects how true power arises when instinct and awareness move together as one.

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Shrawan Kumar Maharjan

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Chepto Sun

Marwari

Jantar

Chenilles

Lotus Pod

The Agony in Red

Sunflower Seed

Bébé

Aajima

Raku Face

Red Lava (Jolly Reverie

Lyrics of Night

Shiva

Shiva

Horse power within