Fine Art
Through the centuries, art in the Himalaya has predominantly been religious. This art can still be found on the walls of ancient Buddhist monasteries from Tibet to Bhutan, Mustang to Ladakh, as well as on canvas. These paintings on canvas are called paubha in Nepal and thangka or thanka in Tibet. Originating in northern India, where the Buddha was enlightened and taught the Dharma, the art slowly moved northward to Nepal with famous teachers and lamas. After being blocked by the Himalaya, the art moved westward from the Kathmandu Valley to northern India and then through deep valleys into Tibet. As the art moved and the ages passed, different styles emerged.
Mahakala Fine Arts supports the finest artists from across the Himalaya to share their traditional, yet ever-changing, art form. We proudly sell these artists' original paintings as well as Collector's Edition prints. Additionally, Mahakala Fine Arts donates a portion of all print sales to social programs in the Himalaya. Please join us!
Amoghasiddhi Buddha by Lok Chitrakar
$435.00
This work by celebrated artist Lok Chitrakar is of Amoghasiddhi, who embodies the wisdom of all accomplished activity. Meditation on Amoghasiddhi vanquishes envy and jealousy and his consort is the Green Tara. This stunning painting is one in a series of the Five Dhyani, or Wisdom, Buddhas. The Five Dhanyi Buddhas each represents a different aspect of enlightened consciousness to aid in spiritual transformation. This work displays Chitrakar’s mastery of the 13th - 16th century Newar Design style through its precise lines and traditional iconography.
This original thangka, or paubha in Nepal, is painted in the traditional manner with ground mineral pigments on primed cotton canvas. The gold detail, such as the designs on the Buddha's clothing, are painted painstakingly with 24 carat gold. This series of paintings took many months to compose, sketch and complete.
The original painting is not for sale, so Mahakala Fine Arts has produced a Collector's Edition print so that you can collect this museum quality work of art. This print is limited to a series of 100. They are printed on thick archival paper in the same quality used by top museums worldwide.
With your 50 cm (20 inch) print you will receive an authentication card, numbered and signed by the artist using his Nepali mark.
If you would like to buy the entire set of five Dhyani Buddhas, you can select that option below. When you buy all five you receive a significant discount as we like to meet the needs of many of our customers who prefer to collect the whole set.
Mahakala Fine Arts donates a portion of all print sales to social programs in the Himalaya. Please join us!
