The Chhepu (Kirtimukha) in the painting represents the Toran (Tympanum) found around Kathmandu Valley and other parts of Nepal. The painting refers to the issue of conservation of heritage where intended to decorate and protect them, the concerned body applied layers of Enamel as a paint to the struts, pillars, tympanum, and other parts of the architecture/images. The Enamel tends to sit on the surface of those images, engulfing all the details of the images. Also, the layer of Enamel on those surfaces, especially wood, is impossible to undo, ironically destroying them.

Beautifully, Protected. (Triptych)

This series explores the evolution of human consciousness—from chaotic thought to structured identity, and finally to the embodiment of wisdom. Each piece reflects a stage of becoming, where experience shapes the self and transforms internal understanding into something that can be shared with others

Bearer of Wisdom

In a time when oral traditions are quietly fading, Roshan Bhandari’s work stands as a visual archive of Nepali folktales and folklores. These stories, once shared in intimate gatherings, echoing values of coexistence, respect for nature, and community wisdom, are the heartbeat of Nepal's cultural identity. They are not mere entertainments of the past but essential narratives that shape language, thought, and belonging. Bhandari’s artistic journey is rooted in deep research and creative reinvention of these traditional tales. His works transform oral histories into dynamic visual experiences, where ancient myths converse with contemporary realities. Through his paintings, the artist invites viewers to explore themes of wildlife conservation, harmony between humans and nature, and the importance of linguistic heritage. The artwork is more than nostalgia; it is an urgent call to preserve and revive the storytelling traditions that nurture cultural continuity. By retelling these folktales through his art, Bhandari not only safeguards the memory of a shared past but also contributes to the evolution of Nepal’s linguistic and cultural fabric. His artworks become living narratives, where the past informs the present, and tradition finds new life.

The tale of virtue and reward II

Once in a quiet hill village, a kind old man lived with his cruel wife. One day, while gathering firewood in the forest, he found a small egg and built a nest behind their house. The egg hatched into a sparrow that could speak like a child. The man secretly cared for it. When the wife discovered the bird, she grew angry. Though the man claimed a mother bird left it, she remained bitter. As the sparrow grew and playfully teased her, her temper flared until one day, in rage, she cut out its tongue. The sparrow flew away, heartbroken. Years later, the old man met the now-grown, magical sparrow in the forest. The bird forgave him and took him to a beautiful land, where his bird family gifted the man a bag of gold and jewels in gratitude for his early kindness. The wife, upon seeing the riches, went to the sparrow pretending to seek forgiveness. The sparrow, knowing her greed, gave her a similar bag. But when she opened it at home, it was full of snakes and insects. Shocked and terrified, she died in regret. Moral: Greed and cruelty bring sorrow. Kindness, even in secret, brings unexpected rewards.

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Beautifully, Protected. (Triptych)

Bearer of Wisdom

The tale of virtue and reward II

Tale of Virtue and Reward I