Sabita Dangol
She has been always tried variations of subject matters in her paintings. Furthermore, she also focus on the objective portions in her paintings by incorporating various metaphors and utilizing different techniques..
She has been always tried variations of subject matters in her paintings. Furthermore, she also focus on the objective portions in her paintings by incorporating various metaphors and utilizing different techniques. Essentially the core idea of her artworks has always been about expressing the positive notions. She is presenting her very own couple series in her paintings, comb as the central motif as always. Besides this, she is also including motifs such as Astamangal, the eight auspicious signs which are religious symbols of Buddhists and Hindus that are used to suggest prosperous conjugal life. This central motif is particularly used in Newar culture in the Kathmandu valley. This significant symbol Astamangal is generally painted or used on the both side of the main door of the groom’s house. It is a general belief in our society that this symbol brings good luck to the newly married.
The images that she enjoys depicting are comb, hair, fish, flower, birds etc. However, their meaning in her painting are different than in reality; fish floats in the sky and comb evolves into human forms. Her imagination fuses one entity with the other, and with that her thought expands on the canvas. These thoughts grow like hair and this hair is different than the hair in reality. The hair in her painting is the various psychological clusters that continue in her mind and the comb represents a will to organize these clusters. Therefore, through these metaphors, her experiences continue to breathe in her paintings. Since comb untangles the tangled hair, therefore, in a way it resolves our problem. This is why she has been using comb as a symbol that solves problem and brings harmony to various entities. She believes positive thinking is always the right way to tackle obstacles consequently helping us reach our desired destination.
Date of Birth: 1984
Academic Qualification
2013: Master of Fine Arts (painting) from Central Department of Fine Arts, Tribhuvan University
2011: Bachelor of Fine Arts (painting) from Lalit Kala Campus, Tribhuvan University
2010: Bachelor of Arts from (Sociology and RD) Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University
2008: Intermediate of Fine Art (painting) from Lalit Kala Campus, Tribhuvan University
2006: Intermediate of Science, Tri-Chandra Multiple Campus, Tribhuvan University
2001: SLC from Viswa Niketan Higher Secondary School, Tripureswor, Kathmandu
Solo Art Exhibition
2019 – Embraces, Image Ark, Patan, Lalitpur
2018 – Interconnected Affection, GG Machaan, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
2016 – Solemn Odyssey, Taragaon Museum, Kathmandu
2013 – …of life that does not freeze, Patan Museum, Lalitpur
2012 – Insight of Foliate, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu
Awards
2019 – ‘Araniko Yuwa Kala Puraskar-2076’ from Rastriya Yuwa Sewa Kosh
2019 – ‘Best Nature Artist’ award during Art for Nature 4th International Art Workshop & Exhibition organized by RFWV (Relief Fund for Wildlife victim),WWF & Art Club in 2019.
2017 – ‘Fine Art Special Award’ 7th National Exhibition of Fine Art, Nepal Academy of Fine Art (NAFA) at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
2011 – Awarded in Eastern region art exhibition by Camlin Art Foundation at Birla Art Academy, Kolkata India
2010 – “Kumari, Honour of Fine Art” by kumari publication and JCI
2009 – First position in “creative week”, Tri-Chandra College
2008 – Second Award in ‘first Lalitkala Award’ by NFSU, Lalitkala Campus
2007 – Consolation prize in “women’s role in politics” Art competition by Jagaran Nepal
Participation in Art Workshop
2019 – ‘ International Mountain Day’ by Mountaineering Association Nepal, Nagbahal, Kathmandu
2019 – ‘Art for Nature’ 4th International Workshop at Parsha National Park by WWF & RFWV
2018 – River Crusie Art workshop by 18th Asian Art Biennale, Bangladesh Shilpakala
Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2018 – ‘Tista- Kagada Ekikaran’ Art workshop organized by Nepal Kala Mandal, Kathmandu
2017 – Workhsop organised by Pourakhi, Nepal
2017 – Workshop on World Environment Day at Central Zoo, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
2017 – ‘Buddha & Modern Art’ organized by Bouddha Arghau Sadan, Pokhara
2017 – ‘Space+ Body as a material’ by Tony Schwensen KIPAF’17, Kolkata, India
2016 – Digital Art Training for Art Teachers, Kanjirowa National H.S. School, Kathmandu
2016 – ‘Art for Nature’ Relief fund for Wildlife Victims RFWV & Eba at Panchase, Kaski
2015 – ‘Lets stART’ Workshop at Basantapur
2015 – Botanical Art Workshop, Park Gallery at Kathmandu Contemporary Art Center
2015 – ‘Art workshop in Music’ organized by Spectrum at Boarderland Resort, Sindhupalchok
2014 – Art workshop at Budhanilkantha organized by Budhanilkantha Club
2014 – ‘Unity in Diversity’ Art workshop by Spectrum at Pokhara, Nepal
2013 – ‘Reflection of Lumbini’ Art workshop by spectrum and ostrich Nepal
2013 – ‘NCELL Kaala Jatra’ Paper mache masks making workshop , KCAC
2013 – ‘ Free the life within you’, Painting workshop by KCAC AIR Ted Barr
2012 – CRACK International Art Camp at Kustia, Bangladesh
2012 – Kathmandu International Theatre Festival by Aarohan Gurukul & CAP
2012 – Techne Kala: enriching art practices through research by LASANAA
2011 – Celebrating shiva ratri by pashupatinath temple by spectrum, Kathmandu
2010 – ‘Baadal’ a painting workshop by Zero Century Nepal
2009 – Workshop by Rising Artist Group, Nepal Tourism Board
2009 – Art workshop by lalitkala campus at Nepal Tourism Board
2008 – Sketch workshop, by Kalaalaya, Bhaktapur
2007 – ‘New Nepal’, Lalit kala campus, Kathmandu
Participation in Art Exhibition
2020-2011 – National Exhibition of Fine Arts by Nepal Academy of Fine Art at Nepal Art Council
2020 – Art Without Borders – Part 4 organized by woman for woman at Nepal Art Council
2020 – Love a Fair – Gallery of Creative’s at Keshar Mahal, Thamel, Kathmandu
2020 – ‘Affinity’ duet Art Exhibition by Ishan Pariyar & Sabita Dangol at Nepal Art Council
2019 – ‘Expression of Colors-2019’, 43 Art Gallery, Yangoon, Myanmar2019 – Space for
Freedom and Equality , US Embassy Library, Kathmandu
2019 – ‘A Space for Freedom & Equality’, American Center Kathmandu, American Embassy
2019 – Himalayan Art Festival, E-Arts Nepal at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
2019 – KRAMA woman Artist art exhibition at Prive Nepal, Soltee Crown Plaza
2019 – ‘Art for Nature’ 4th International Art Exhibition by WWF, RFWV & Art Club at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
2018 – The Art Market’ special edition by Image Ark & Micro Galleries at Nagbahal, Patan
2018 – China -South Asia Art Exchange Exhibition, Kunming, China
2018 – 18th Asian Art Biennale, Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka Bangladesh
2018 – Himalayan Art Festival by E Arts Nepal at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
2018 – Group Art Exhibition at Gallery LA, Bouddha, Kathmandu
2018 – SADAN’ the five petals by Classic Gallery, Chakupat, Lalitpur
2018 – ‘Nepal Art Fair’ at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2018 – National Exhibition of Fine Arts by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts at Nepal Art council, Kathmandu
2018 – ‘Breaking the silence: Ending Impunity’ organized by Story Kitchen at Himalayan Hotel, Lalitpur
2018 – Art exhibition on Celebrating International Woman’s Day at Newa Chhenn Gallery, Lalitpur
2018 – India Art Fair, NSIC Complex, Okhla, New Delhi, India
2018 – Nepali Magic, featuring Art and Impressions from Kathmandu and Himalayas, VA USA
2017 – National Exhibition of Fine Arts by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts at Nepal Art council, Kathmandu
2017 – ‘An Odyssey of Art’ by Spectrum at Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
2017 – Gallery opening exhibition, LA GALLERY, Bouddha, Kathmandu
2017 – Exhibition by woman artists on International woman’s day, Newa Chen Gallery, Patan
2017 – ‘Sublime Conjugation’ Two man exhibition at Nepal Art council, Kathmandu
2016 – International Water Color Festival, International Watercolor Society Nepal
2016 – 10th Park Art Fair at Park Gallery, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
2016 – ‘Silence’ group art exhibition organized by Nepal Europe Art Center, Kathmandu
2016 – ‘Nepali Pasal’ the Nepali Shop at Asia Kula Kula ring, Asia Culture Center, Gwangju, South Korea
2016 – ‘Imago Mundi Nepal Collection’ exhibition at Taragaon Museum, Boudha, Kathmandu
2016 -‘ Art for Nature’ Relief fund for Wildlife Victims RFWV & Eba at Nepal Art council, Kathmandu
2016 – National Fine Art Exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Art, at Nepal Art council, Kathmandu
2015 – Let’s start, Painting & Sculpture Exhibition, at Nepal Art council,Kathmandu
2015 – MFA ‘69 Batch Group Art Exhibition, Art Council, Kathmandu
2015 – 9th ‘Park Art Fair’, by Park Gallery, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
2015 – National Fine Art Exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Art, at NAFA Gallery
2014 – Open House Exhibition of residence artist, Gallery Mcube, Lalitpur
2014 – 8th ‘Park Art Fair’, by Park Gallery, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
2014 – ‘Shraddhanjali’ Asia Level Art Show, by Artist Association of Orissa, India
2014 – National Art Exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Art, Kathmandu
2014 – Unity in diversity’ group art exhibition at Pokhara Art Gallery by Spectrum
2013 – National Art Exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Art, Kathmandu
2012 – Etching Print Art Exhibition by Newa Chhen Art Gallery, Patan, Lalitpur
2012 – ‘Portrait to self portrait’ a project exhibition by KCAC, Kathmandu, Nepal
2012 – National Fine Art Exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Art, Kathmandu
2012 – ‘Basanta’ a woman artists’ exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts
2011 – National Art Exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts
2011 – Eastern region art exhibition by camlin art foundation, Kolkata, India,
2011 – ‘Barsha’ a woman artists’ exhibition by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts
2010 – Exhibition by Lalitkala Manch, LalitKala Campus
2009 – Drug rehab inter college art exhibition by Ecstasy
2009 – Greeting card competition by bird conservation Nepal (BCN)
2009 – Alfresco open art exhibition cum competition, by alfresco magazine
2009 – Art exhibition in Lahan by Lalitkala preservation group
2008 – First lalitkala award art exhibition by NFSU
2008 – Inter college painting competiton by rising artist group
2008 – L-eo-club of manigal global art exhibition
2007 – Lalit kala art week, by Lalit kala campus
2007 – Lalit kala Mahotshov, by Lalitkala campus
2007 – Alfresco open art exhibition cum competition, by alfresco magazine
2007 – The global day of action for arms trade treaty (ATT), Kathmandu
Performance Art Show
2019 – ‘Origin’ Abraka Dabra, International Art Festival, Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu
2018 – ‘ Black Eye’ Expression Expedition, organized by Luna Poets, Kathmandu
2018 – ‘Unblown Flowers’ Kathmandu Art Fair, Kathmandu
2017 – ‘Dreams’ Kolkata International Performance Art Festival, Kolkata, India
2016 – ‘Re-energize’ Kathmandu international Performance Art Festival at The Taragaon museum
2016 – ‘Cluster of Notions’ at The Taragaon Museum, Kathmandu
2015 – ‘Blood Drops’ organized by Bindu space for artist at The Taragaon Museum, Kathmandu
2015 – ‘Searching for light’ at Boarderland Resort, Sindhupalchowk
2014 – ‘Hope’ at Gallery MCUBE, Lalitpur
2014 – ‘Hope of Trust’ Ten Minutes performance’ by Bindu space for artists’ at Taragaon Museum
2014 – ‘Spiral Life’ Performance Art by Spectrum ,Pokhara Art Gallery, Pokhara
2014 – ‘Women violence’ Performance Art by Bindu space for artist, Kathmandu
2014 – ‘Intimacy’, Kolkata International Performance Art Festival (KIPAF), India
2014 – ‘feminine Force’, Kolkata International Performance Art Festival (KIPAF), India
2013 – ‘Women’s conference for identity, power & transformation’ Action aid and Ashmita Nepal
2013 – ‘Free impression’ a workshop on freedom of expression by LASANAA
Artists in Residency
2014 – AIR_MCUBE artist in residence by Gallery Mcube, Chakupat, Lalitpur
2013 – Feminine Force, performance art workshop by Action aid, Lasanaa, & Ashmita Nepal
2012 – Residency Art Program (workshop) by Bindu, a space for artists’, Kopundol, Lalitpur
