I am Sushil Kr. Thapa, a self-taught artist. My art draws inspiration from common themes, including my homeland and the diverse ethnic backgrounds of its people. My subjects are rooted in the everyday life and emotions of humanity. While I employ various mediums such as oil, watercolour, and acrylics, pen and ink will always remain my favourite. My artistic journey started at the age of six when I meticulously recreated a rough sketch of God, a creation by my father, who was not a professional artist. His encouragement knew no bounds as he showered me with watercolour tubes, coloured pencils, and other artistic tools.
Over the years, my palette expanded to include pen and ink, watercolours, oil paints, and acrylics. Naturally, my homeland, its people, and their emotions became my primary subjects, guiding my footsteps and introducing me to diverse souls. I like to try different styles like drawing people, making abstract art that’s about feelings and ideas, and using traditional or modern ways. I particularly enjoy using pen and ink in my art. These styles help me express the diverse and rich culture of Nepal in a way that everyone can appreciate.
My artworks have found a special place in the hearts of those who appreciate artistic expression, and I am honoured to continue sharing my passion with the world.
The pivotal moment arrived in 1990 when I was entrusted with the role of an illustrator by the Publication Department of a non-governmental organization, the Center For Victims of Torture Nepal (CVICT). This became an unforgettable platform for me, where my artistic style was acknowledged and appreciated by both national and international organizations. I proudly embrace the titles of “Artist” and “Illustrator.”
My art journey transformed at T. Muni Print Shop & Gallery in Kathmandu, known for pioneering rice paper printing in the 1980s. Under their influence, I created traditional Hindu deities and Buddha Mandala drawings, later reproduced on rice paper products. Tantrik Muni, a celebrated artist, personally mentored me, enhancing my skills with quills and technical pens. Despite coming from an artless village, T. Muni recognized my talent, paid me for my work, and helped me survive in the city.
My art has gained global recognition, featuring in publications by the United Nations, including the Istanbul Protocol of UNHCR, and The Lancet, an American medical journal. I created cover art for award-winning videos titled “From Terror to Healing,” produced by the Center for Victims of Torture in Minnesota. My work has also been published in the PST journal in the Philippines and by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva.
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In 1996, I participated in an Art Competition organized by the UN Human Rights Section in observance of the UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26th. It was a great opportunity for me to display my drawings, especially on the burning issues of Violation of Human Rights in this event where a number of artists from different parts of the world were also participating.
Additionally, a seven-page calendar in 2005 featured six of my pen and ink drawings depicting different ethnic faces, printed by Nepal Pharmaceuticals Laboratory Ltd. Sunrise Bank Ltd. also featured 12 of my drawings, each portraying a different ethnic face, on their 2009 calendar. For me, it’s pleasant to see my works on the walls of different organizations, commercial banks, hospitals, coffee houses, FM radio stations, and educational institutions in the city.
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