HIMALAYAN NEWS SERVICE
KATHMANDU: On January 16, Nepali art world forayed into a new world with the launch of E-Arts Nepal online art gallery. The website eartsnepal.com was launched by Chancellor of Nepal Fine Arts Academy Kiran Manandhar at Moksh.
“E-Arts Nepal promotes paintings and sculptures through online gallery to preserve and honour artworks of Nepali artists. The extensive collection shows their hard work,” shared Susan Shrestha, who founded E-Arts Nepal in September 2010 along with Kasthamandap Artist Group.
“We are the first online gallery in Nepal. It promotes our Nepali art,” said Asha Dongol from Kasthamandap Art Group. While Shrestha informed, “We are sharing the works of Nepali artists through technology.”
The online gallery has paintings, sculptures and prints from more than 50 Nepali artists. The collection includes artworks of both the established and young artists. The website also includes news, commentaries and critiques on art exhibitions and art related events. The website also has the featured artist’s biography and profile of his/her art work under the Artist of the month column. There are columns like collection of the month and new arrivals. These artwork featured in the website are available for sale and will be delivered anywhere in the world.
“Art gives an insight about culture of a country. It is an artist’s expression which s/he communicates through art pieces. It also gives peace to the mind,” said Norwegian Ambassador Thor Gislesen.
“The whole idea is good. It will be easy for people abroad to view the artwork and also those who don’t want to run around looking for galleries. Every artist is happy with this effort,” shared artist Saurganga Darshandhari.
