Student theses in the gallery

Mirza is a student of Masters of Fine Art from Kathmandu University. His pixel art under graphic design is currently being exhibited at the Nepal Art Council in Babarmahal. Along with her experience in art, she has tried to include social themes. "After my grandmother passed away, I spent a lot of time on social media to forget myself," she said, "It took me a long time to return to the real daily life, that's why the idea of ​​this art came about." She has used neither brush nor canvas to create art. She said that she did art through various apps. "I tried to show the virtual world and the real world," she said.

Titled 'Remnants of a Spirit', Shubheksha Pradhan has tried to show the importance of alcohol (Aila) in Newari rituals. "In the Newari community, alcohol is a tradition in funeral rites, celebrations and worship, I have tried to show it through art," she said, "The 'trend' of making it at home is gradually declining and its importance has started to disappear due to the fact that alcohol cannot be sold commercially, so I have prepared a thesis in the 'research base'. Pareki hoon.''She has also placed wine making vessels from the 'Sample Collection' of alcohol. Bottles of liquor brought from abroad after 'branding' are also in his exhibition. "Lately, foreign brands are taking over the market," she said.

Under the title 'Rhizomes MFA Thesis Exhibition 2024', the thesis of 21 students (Masters of Fine Art) of Kathmandu University is currently being exhibited at the Nepal Art Council in Babarmahal.

Suwanisingh Shrestha, the 'curator', said that after two years of study, students' thoughts and opinions as well as their research were to be shown. "This exhibition has been conducted with the aim of not limiting students' thoughts and perceptions to the classroom, but to the public," he said. The exhibition, which has been running since 24, will continue till today (June 30).