Mukti Singh Thapa
Mukti Singh Thapa is one of Nepal's foremost traditional painters and is credited with reviving the Newar Design style from the 13th - 16th centuries. He is a master of the iconography and styles of this period, as well as the Tibetan style that originated in the 17th century and is still popular today. For each thangka, or paubha in Nepali, he designs his own original composition rather than simply copying old works. Thapa uses age-old painting techniques and paints exclusively in mineral and vegetable pigments. His rich color palette, precise lines, complex designs and unparalleled creativity have brought him acclaim in Nepal and around the world.
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Bhairab or Mahakala Head by Mukti Singh Thapa
$450.00
This outstanding painting by master artist Mukti Singh Thapa is of Bhairab or Mahakala, the Protector of the Dharma. Mahakala is considered to be the fierce and powerful emanation of Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion. He defends the Dharma from hostile forces and protects the individual practitioner from deception and delusion, bestowing power to overcome life's struggles. This piece, painted during Thapa's black and white period from 2005 - 2007, displays his mastery of the 13th - 16th century Newar Design style through its precise lines, and expert use of traditional iconography.
This original thangka, or paubha in Nepal, was painted in the traditional manner with blank ink on primed cotton canvas. There is no white pigment used, meaning that even one small slip of the brush will force the artist to destroy the entire work. Additionally, in only painting with black ink, Mukti is painting the negative space with the plain canvas taking prominence. This method takes considerable concentration, and a painting of this size and complexity will take several months to compose and complete.
The original painting is available for a special art lover. Additionally, Mahakala Fine Arts has produced a Collector's Edition fine art print so that everyone 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 and looks remarkably similar to the original. With your 63 cm (25 inch) fine art print you will receive an artist biography.
Mahakala Fine Arts donates a portion of all print sales to social programs in the Himalaya. Please join us!
If you are interested in the original painting, please email Mahakala@MahakalaFineArts.com. Please note that the price ($999,999) on the website is just a placeholder. We will share the price on request as well as more information about this stunning painting.
Buddha Dharma Sangha by Mukti Singh Thapa
$450.00
This graceful artwork by master artist Mukti Singh Thapa is of the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Buddhists take refuge in three different expressions of awakened mind: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Each of these is a precious and necessary element of the Buddhist path, and so they are called the three jewels. The Buddha refers to the teacher, the Dharma to the teachings, and Sangha to the community. In this painting the Buddha in the middle is Vairocana, the female goddess on the left, Prajñāpāramitā, is the personification of wisdom and represents the Dharma, and the 4-arm Avolokitesvara on the right stands for compassion and represents the Sangha. This piece, painted during his black and white period from 2005 - 2007, displays Thapa's mastery of the 13th - 16th century Newar Design style through its precise lines, and expert use of traditional iconography.
This original thangka, or paubha in Nepal, was painted in the traditional manner with handmade blank ink on primed cotton canvas. There is no white pigment used, meaning that even one small slip of the brush will force the artist to destroy the entire work. Additionally, in only painting with black ink, Mukti is painting the negative space with the plain canvas taking prominence. This method takes considerable concentration, and a painting of this size and complexity will take several months to compose and complete.
The original painting is available for a passionate art lover. Additionally, Mahakala Fine Arts has produced a Collector's Edition fine art print so that everyone 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 and looks remarkably similar to the original. With your fine art print you will receive an artist biography.
Mahakala Fine Arts donates a portion of all print sales to social programs in the Himalaya. Please join us!
If you are interested in the original painting, please email Mahakala@MahakalaFineArts.com. Please note that the price ($999,999) on the website is just a placeholder. We will share the price on request as well as more information about this stunning painting.
