Bidhata K.C.
Visual Artist, Nepal
Academic Background
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA in painting) 2001
Master of Fine Arts (MFA in print) 2010
Award
2013: ‘Master Tej Bahadur Chitrakar Smriti Puraskar’- Best Painting/Artist award
2011: Special Mentioned Award, National Exhibition of Fine Arts, Nepal
2010: Arniko National Youth Art Award, Gold Medal, Nepal (Explain: National Government Award for
excellence in Modern Art and Contributions to the Development of Art in Nepal)
Grant and Fellowship
2011: ‘Artist in the City- Urbanization & Urban culture’, Interactive Mapping and Archiving Center,
Nepal
2010: ‘Glocalization of Art: Contemporary Art Practice’, Lasana, Nepal
2006-07: Asian Artist Fellowship Program, Contemporary Art Museum of Korea, Korea
Solo Exhibition
2013: ‘A Decade in Art’, Sarwanam Art Gallery, Nepal
2012: ‘Time at Crossroads’ (Dobatoma Ubhiyeko Samaya), Mammy’s Eatery & Tapas, Nepal
(Paintings are based on Poet Bhim Karki’s poems)
2009: ‘Kaleidoscope’, Imago- Dei Gallery,Nepal
2009: ‘20.66 mt. S.L.M.’, Venice, Italy
2008: ‘Symbolic Embodiment’, Yala Maya Kendra, Nepal
2007: 'Foliage', Shangri-La Hotel, Nepal
2007: ‘Interrelation’, Goyang Art Studio, Goyang City, Korea
Installations:
2009: ‘Out of Emptyness’, Venice, Italy
2008: ‘Unsung’, Yala Maya Kendra, Nepal
2008: ‘Aasha’ at Basantapur, Nepal
2007: ‘Door’ at Jyamircot, Nepal
2007: ‘Persistence’ at Shangri-La, Lazimpath, Nepal
2007: ‘Inscape’ at Goyang Art Studio, Korea
2006: ‘Pigment’ at Goyang Art Studio, Korea
Collaborative Installation:
2013: ‘Gadha lai Bhari Pugena Bhane Runcha’, Martin Chautari, Nepal
2012: ‘Still Life’ American Ambassador Residency, Nepal
2011: ‘Sri Ganesh’, Art Council, Nepal
2011: ‘Elapse’, Art Council, Nepal
2010: ‘You Could be the One…’, Lasana, Nepal
2010: ‘…Sense of Beauty?’, Lasana, Nepal
Residency
2007: ‘Female heroes/ her stories’, Lasanaa, an alternative art space, Nepal
2007: ‘Inspiration Manaslu’, at Manaslu, Nepal
2007: ‘Naya Nepal’, Arohan Gurukul, Nepal
2007: 6 months residency, Goyang Art Studio, Goyang City, Korea
2006: ‘Impression of Manang’, at Manang, Nepal
Group Exhibitions
2014: ‘Solidarity with Nature; South Asian Perspective’ Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2014: ‘Engraving Printmaking Exhibition’, NAFA, Nepal
2014: ‘Masculinities, Gender Identities and the Role of Men in Prevention and Elimination of Gender
Based Violence’, organized by UNP, NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘ Mahila Hinsa Biruddha Chitrakala Pradarshani’ (painting exhiition against women violence)
NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘Woodpecker Wood Print Exhibition’, Sawrwanam Art Gallery, Nepal
2013: ‘Random Reveries’, Bikalpa Art Studio, Nepal
2013: ‘A Federal Life’, Yala Maya Kendra, Nepal
2013: ‘Exhibition of Prints” organized by NAFA (Nepal Academy of Fine Arts), Department of Painting
in collaboration with Bindu, a space for artists
2013: Open Studio, Gallery Mcube, Nepal
2013: Exhibition for Flood Victim, NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘Blowing Wind from Himalaya’, Seoul, Korea
2012: ‘Color of Time’, Nepal Art Council, Nepal
2012: ‘Evolving Within’, Nepal Art Council, Nepal
2012: Group Exhibition, Space Ridio M, Anguk, South Korea
2012: ‘Under the Bodhi Tree’, Sidhartha Art Gallery, Nepal
2012: ‘Rejoicing Spring’, Four Men show, Nepal
2012: ‘Art from Earth’, Kamal Kunj (U.S Ambassador Residency), Nepal
2012: National Exhibition of Fine Arts, NAFA, Nepal
2011: ‘Serendipity: Exhibition of Prints’, Mount Mercy University, Iowa, USA
2011: ‘Buddhana’, organized by UNODC, Bangkok, Thailand
2011: ‘Sri Ganesh’, Nepal Art Council, Nepal
2011: ‘Buddhana’, organized by FAITH/ UNODC, Garden of Dream, Nepal
2010: ‘14th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh’, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2010: ‘Peace’, organized by Norwegian Embassy, Nepal Art Council, Nepal
2010: ‘Trees and Leaves II’, Two men show, Fusion Studio. Nepal
2010: ‘Serendipity’, organized by LASANA, Sirjana Gallery, Nepal
2012: “Serendipity” Janalyn Hanson White Gallery, USA
2010: ‘Exhibition of Paintings’, Sirjana Gallery, Nepal
2010: ‘Saemangeum Flag Festival’, Korea
2010: ‘Varsha’, Womena art exhibition,NAFA, Naxal, Nepal
2010: ‘New Dimension’, Nepal Art Council, Nepal
2009: ‘The Process to Move’, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Nepal
2009: ‘The Women’s Role in Today’s World’, organized by WAGON, Imago de Gallery; Nepal
2009: ‘Bividhta’, at Mithala Art Gallery, Nepal
2009: ‘Anubhuti ka Chaar Bindu’, Four men show, Art shop, Darbar Marg
2009: ‘Inspiration Manaslu- The Mountain of Spirit’, Garden of Dreams, Nepal
2009: ‘Water and Art’, Yala Maya Kenda, Nepal
2008: ‘Samisran’ organized by The Art Shop and WAGON at Art Council, Nepal
2008: ‘Chance Encounters’ at Kathmandu Gallery, Nepal
2008: ‘Trees & Leaves I’ Two men show, Q’ Art Gallery, Nepal
2008: ‘Aba ko Nepal’ organized by Arohan Gurukul at NAFA, Nepal
2008: ‘Bagmati on Canvas’ organized by Friends of Bagmati, Radission Hotel and NAFA, Nepal
2007: ‘Sosabeol International Art Exposition’, Korea
2007: ‘Nepali Contemporary Art Festival’, Seoul, Korea
2006: 'Impression of Manang', Nepal Tourism board, Kathmandu and Sing Art Gallery, Lalitpur and
Century Hotel, Chitwan, Nepal
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'Mountain' Painting Exhibition, Insa Gallery, Insadong, Korea
'Nepal Bangladesh Youth Art Exhibition', National Museum, Dhaka, Bangladesh
'In Memories of Ibsen',organized by Norwegian Embassy at BICC, Nepal
'10 Days Atelier' Painting Exhibition at Nepal Art Council, Nepal
'Nepal Bangladesh Youth Art Exhibition', at Nepal Art Council, Nepal
‘National Art Exhibition’ organized by Nepal Artist’s Society, NAFA, Nepal
Group Exhibition organized by Spectrum Group, NAFA, Nepal
Group Exhibition by Four Artists at Srijana Art Gallery, Nepal
Exhibition by Two Young Artists at Srijana Art Gallery, Nepal
National Art Exhibition at NAFA (/2002/2003/2004/2010), Nepal
Group Exhibition by Four Artists at Nepal Art Council, Nepal
Group art exhibition organized by Lalit Kala Campus, Nepal
Workshop Participation
2014: ‘SAARC Artist Camp’ 9-12 April 2014, Bandarban, Chitagoun, Bangladesh
2014: ‘Snow Leopard Conservancy’, 3 days Art Camp, Jomsom, Nepal
2014: ‘Engraving Etching and Woodcut Print Workshop’, NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’: ‘Masculinities, Gender Identities and the Role of
Men in Prevention and Elimination of Gender Based Violence’, organized by UNDP, NAFA,
Nepal
2013: ’Conservation of Nature’, by National Trust For Nature Conservation, Central Zoo, Nepal
2013: ‘Woodpecker Wood Cut Print Workshop’, Space A, Nepal
2013: ‘ Mahila Hinsa Biruddha Chitrakala Karyashala’ (painting workshop against women violence)
NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘Free Impression’, based on Freedom of Expression, Lasana, Nepal
2013: ‘A Federal Life’- based on Federalism, Nagarkot, Nepal
2013: Workshop for flood victim, Dhampus, Nepal
2013: MFA Printmaking Workshop, NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘Residential Ceramic Workshop 17 days’, at NAFA, Nepal
2013: Woodcut Print Workshop, 4 days, NAFA, Nepal
2013: ‘Creation against Corruption’, NAFA, Nepal
2012: ‘Elimination of Violence against Women Day’ at Kathmandu Int. Theater Festival, organized by
Gurukul/ CAP
2012: “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World” Mandala Theatre Premises, Nepal
2012: ‘Mechanism in Native Culture’, 5 days Print Workshop, NAFA, Nepal
2012: ‘Under the Bodhi Tree’, based on Ecology and Conservation, organized by WWF Nepal
2011: ‘Promoting trust between Man and Woman’, based on GBV (gender based violence) organized by
BBC Sewa Nepal, Patan Museum, Nepal
2011: ‘Buddhana’, 1 week workshop to support- Women with HIV Positive, Women Drug Users and
Women in Prison, organized by FAITH, Nepal
2010: “Art Appreciation”, Sirjana College of Fine Arts, Lazimpat, Nepal
2010: ‘Glocalization of Art: Contemporary Art Practice’, Lasana, Nepal
2010: ‘Peace’, Art and Poetry Symposium, The Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence., Nepal
2010: ‘Serendipity Experimental Print Workshop’, Lasana, Nepal
2010: ‘Interactive Art Practice through Social Media’, organized by Space A and Art Nepal
2010: ‘Brihat Kala Karyasala’, Changunarayan, Nepal
2010: Workshop organized by Lions Club, Kathmandu, Nepal
2010: ‘Sankhu Mahotsab-2067, Sankhu,Nepal
2009: ‘The Process to Move’, 2 days Int. Art Workshop, Siddhartha Art Gallery, Nepal
2009: ‘The Women’s Role in Today’s World’, organized by WAGON,Imago de Gallery; Nepal
2009: ‘Creative Eyes’, fund raising workshop, organized by Tileganga Eye Hospital, Nepal
2009: ‘Water and Art’, Int. Art Workshop, Yala Maya Kendra, Nepal
2008: ‘Samisran’ organized by The Art Shop and WAGON at Art Council, Nepal
2008: ‘Painting Restoration Workshop’ organized by Embassy of India at Sirjana College of Fine Arts
2006: ‘Changdong & Goyang Artists Workshop’ organized by National Museum of Korea, Goyang Art
Studio, Korea
2006: Lalit Kala Loktantrik Aviyan, Gurukul, Nepal
2006: 10 days Painting Workshop at Kiran's Atelier, Nepal
2006: Workshop organized by Norwegian Embassy, Nepal
2005: ‘Nepal Bangladesh Youth Art Workshop’3 Days at Silpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2005: Women Art Workshop organized by Nepal Artist Society, Nepal
2005: Women Art Workshop organized by Nepal Artist Society, Nepal
2005: Group Art Workshop organized by Artists Society of Nepal at NAFA, Nepal
2005: ‘Nepal Bangladesh Youth Art Workshop’ 3 days at Gurukul, Nepal
2005: Contemporary Painting Workshop, Patan Jaycees, Nepal
2004: Youth Art Workshop at NAFA- Kala Upaban, Kathamdnu, Nepal
2004: Workshop organized by Nagarik Samaj at Basantapur Darbar Square, Nepal
2004: 9 days Art Teachers’ workshop, KU Department of Art and Design, Rato Bangala High School
2002: Painting Workshop, NAFA, Kalaupaban, Nepal.
Present Position
Art Teacher, Lumbini International College,
Art Teacher, The British College,
Art Teacher, Matribhumi School
Past Position
2008-2010: Art Coordinator, Yala Maya Kendra, Nepal
2004-2006: Art Coordinator, Buddha Gallery, Thamel, Nepal
Past experience as an art coordinator:
Oct 9, 2012:
’Color of Time’ painting exhibition of Bangladeshi Artists
Sept 1, 2011:
‘Sri Ganesh’ painting/photography/installation/sculpture/digital arts exhibition
on lord Ganesh
Mar 13, 2011:
‘Women Art Workshop’, with 10 women artist
Aug 7, 2010:
‘Pastel Workshop’ for student by American Artist Susane Gepford
May 14, 2010:
‘Tribute to Great Artist’ painting exhibition of Kapil Mani Dixit
Nov 1, 2009:
‘Water and Art’, Int. Art Workshop and Exhibition
Oct 17, 2009:
‘The Beginning’, art workshop for children, 15 Saturdays
Oct 10, 2009:
‘A Step Fordward’, painting exhibition of Himsheela Bharati
Aug 9, 2009:
‘Kalakusari’ talk program on art
April 26, 2009:
‘Prayers for Humanity’ painting exhibition of Gaurav Shrestha
July 19, 2006:
‘Ten Days Atelier’ painting workshop and exhibition
Nov 21, 2005:
‘Rhythm of Forms and Colors’ painting exhibition of Surendra Pradhan
Sept 15, 2005:
‘Melody of Clouds’ painting exhibition of Pro. Dr.Rajesh Gautam
July 22, 2005:
3 days Nepal Bangladesh Youth Art Exchange Workshop and Exhibition
June 28, 2005:
‘Paintings in My Eyes’ painting exhibition of Sagar Manandhar
April 2, 2005:
‘Smart Art’, Teenager workshop for 5 Saturdays
Member
School of Creative Communication (Founder Member)
Artists’ Society of Nepal
Women Artist’ Group of Nepal (WAGON)
Asian Center for Humanities