Rangin Sansar: Kalashala Unveils a Life-Sized Coloring Room Celebrating Inclusive Creativity
Kathmandu- Kalashala, the inclusive art space in Sanepa founded by Sudikshya Dangol in 2023, is preparing to open one of its most heartfelt and imaginative installations yet—“Rangin Sansar: The Coloring Room.” The interactive exhibition will run from 7th to 27th December, 2025, between 1 PM and 6 PM, turning the gallery into a space where creativity, community, and compassion meet.
In this immersive installation, the entire gallery transforms into a walk-in coloring world. Its walls and floors are covered with large-scale line drawings created by artists with Down syndrome and Autism, inviting visitors to color directly onto the space. What begins as a blank canvas blossoms into a collective artwork shaped by hundreds of contributions—each stroke capturing childhood nostalgia, empathy, and shared joy.
A Creative Space Rooted in Inclusion
Since its founding by Sudikshya Dangol, Kalashala has committed itself to making art accessible to all. It regularly hosts workshops, exhibitions, and community-led programs that uplift storytelling, collaboration, and cultural expression. “Rangin Sansar” embodies this mission, dissolving boundaries between artist and audience and placing everyone inside the same creative landscape.
The exhibition will officially open on 6th December at 3:30 PM, with an introduction to the project and an interactive walkthrough led by the Kalashala team. The inauguration concludes with expressions of gratitude to the artists and supporters who made the project possible.
Celebrating Neurodiverse Artists Through Collaboration
The line drawings showcased in the installation come from the talented young artists of MIKHA Nepal, an institute dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities. Their imagery brings honesty, imagination, and emotional depth to the Coloring Room.
Participating artists include:
•Rita Duwal (Down syndrome)
•Shrava Shrestha (Down syndrome)
•Samriddhi Shakya (Down syndrome)
•Nirvana Shakya (Down syndrome)
•Lizala Shrestha (Autism)
•Sama Bajracharya (Autism)
Adding to the exhibition, visitors will also find artworks by Sandhya Sing, a deaf artist whose contribution expands the exhibition’s message of inclusive artistic expression.
Art as a Universal Language
At the heart of “Rangin Sansar” lies a belief that art can transcend differences. By welcoming visitors into the same creative space as the artists, the project encourages empathy, reflection, and a deeper understanding of how inclusive art practices enrich Nepali society.
Beyond Sanepa, Kalashala aims to bring the Coloring Room to communities across Patan, Kathmandu, Kirtipur, Khokana, and Bhaktapur, inspiring broader conversations about accessibility, creativity, and empowerment.
A Shared Canvas of Joy and Healing
More than an exhibition, “Rangin Sansar” is a living artwork—one that grows with every visitor’s touch. It invites people to create, reflect, and reconnect with the simple wonder of coloring.
Every colored line becomes a story.
Every visitor becomes part of the artwork.
And every moment spent in this room becomes a reminder that when communities create together, the world becomes more colorful.
Photo Credit: Luja Manandhar
