Kathmandu— ‘Echoes of the Sacred’, a solo exhibition by Chinese artist Bai Yin, opened at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts in Naxal on Tuesday, bringing together contemporary interpretations of Thangka-inspired art and a gathering of Nepali and Chinese artists.
The exhibition was jointly inaugurated by Erina Tamrakar, Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, and Liu Zhanping, Deputy Director of the China Cultural Center in Nepal, amid an august gathering of artists, cultural figures and art enthusiasts from Nepal and China.
The exhibition features Bai Yin’s distinctive approach to Thangka art, combining elements of traditional Buddhist iconography with the structural sensibilities and expressive techniques of contemporary painting.
Having lived in Nepal for several years, Bai Yin has drawn deeply from the country’s temples, Newar art and contemporary artistic community. Rooted in Chinese cultural heritage and enriched by her exposure to European art and experiences in Nepal, she brings together diverse influences to create a distinctive artistic language. Her works reflect a dialogue between Chinese cultural heritage, Nepalese traditions and international artistic perspectives.
Rather than simply reproducing traditional Thangka conventions, Bai Yin explores sacred figures through individual expression, imagination and contemporary painting techniques, while preserving their spiritual character. This unique cultural journey has enabled her to blend tradition with contemporary expression, giving her works a distinctive visual identity and a deeply personal artistic voice.
Vice Chancellor of the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts Chandra Shyam Dangol and Rabindra Shakya, president of the Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal (FHAN), were among the guests present at the opening.
The exhibition will remain open to the public for four days, through September 18, offering visitors an opportunity to experience Bai Yin’s contemporary interpretation of sacred art and the artistic dialogue between Nepal and China.
