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!
Creation by Mukti Singh Thapa
$435.00
This magnificent artwork by master artist Mukti Singh Thapa is Creation. This erotic painting depicts creation in an auspicious Nepalese scene. There are numerous Shivalinga, representing the great god Shiva, throughout the painting. The central structure is a palace, while a temple to Shiva is on the left, and the sacred animals on the right form the side of a torana, or gateway. This delightful piece displays Thapa's mastery of the 13th - 16th century Newar Design style through its precise lines and use of traditional iconography, while creatively introducing the central theme of creation.
This original thangka, or paubha in Nepal, is painted in the traditional manner with ground mineral pigments on primed cotton canvas. The green trees are painted with malachite while the gold ornaments in the central scene are painted painstakingly with 24 carat gold. A painting of this smaller size will take many weeks to compose, sketch and complete.
While the original artwork has sold, Mahakala Fine Arts has produced an Collector's Edition fine art print so that you can enjoy this museum quality work of art. This piece is limited to 100 prints and can only be found at Mahakala Fine Arts. It is printed on thick archival paper in the same professional quality used by top museums worldwide.
With your 53 cm (21 inch) fine art print you will receive an authentication card, numbered and signed by the artist in English and Nepali script, as well as an artist biography.
Mahakala Fine Arts donates a portion of all print sales to social programs in the Himalaya. Please join us!
Please email Mahakala@MahakalaFineArts.com for more information.
