“Suman Thapa's practice is subjective and process-oriented, treating the act of making as an artwork in itself, alongside the completed piece. His work follows the principle of "purposiveness without purpose," allowing intuition to guide the process rather than a predetermined intention. Drawing from action painting, the philosophy of Happenings, and the Zen notion of a beginner's mind, he enters a state of flow where gestures unfold naturally. Rather than imposing an image, he searches for the painting within the painting, responding to the movements and rhythms that emerge on the canvas through a continuous dialogue. Each work becomes a manifestation of presence, where intention gradually dissolves into the process of becoming. Ultimately, his practice is a contemplation of the relationship between the subconscious and conscious mind, expressed through the unfolding act of painting.”

Suman Thapa is a visual artist currently pursuing a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) at Tribhuvan University, Nepal. His artistic practice is rooted in a process-oriented approach that values intuition, spontaneity, and the evolving nature of creation. Read more