About
Bishnu Prasad Shrestha, is a Nepalese sculptor awarded with various prestigious awards from Nepal like Regional Award-Eastern Development Region, National Lalitkala Award – Contemporary Sculpture, Batch Topper in Masters in Sculpture (2016) and some others. This young and vibrant sculptor completed his Masters Degree (M.F.A.) in Sculpture from Central Department of Fine Arts (T.U.), Kirtipur, Kathmandu and is currently working as a part-time Lecturer-Sculpture in Tribhuvan University (Fine Art Campus), ACME Engineering College, Universal College and AIMS College.
He has continuously been involved in creation of sculptures and exhibiting them since 1999. He is determined, focused and dedicated to art field specially sculpture and has successfully showcased two solo sculpture exhibitions titled "Hidden truth Revealed" exhibited in Babarmahal, Kathmandu inaugurated by Hon. Speaker Subash Nembang in 2014 and "Sculpted Struggles" exhibited in the beautiful city of Ilam inaugurated by former prime minister Jhalnath Khanal in 2016.
His sculptures are a part of Public and Private Collections in different parts of Nepal and at present he is professionally associated with ARAMBHA as an executive member and Artist’s Society of Nepal as a general member.
His sculptures are a part of Public and Private Collections in different parts of Nepal and at present he is professionally associated with ARAMBHA as an executive member and Artist’s Society of Nepal as a general member.
Awards:
067/68 Batch Topper-Sculpture (2016) – Tribhuvan University, Lalitkala Dabali, Central Department of Fine Arts, Kirtipur
Regional Award (Fine Arts) 2015 – Government of Nepal, Eastern Development Region- Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Ministry of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Creative Young Artist Award (2015) – Arupan Art Gallery
National LalitKala Award (2013) – Contemporary Sculpture 3rd National Exhibition of Fine Arts, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Special Award (2011) – Contemporary Sculpture 2nd National Exhibition of Fine Arts, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
First Prize (2008) – Contemporary Sculpture Lalit Kala ‘Art Week’ 2064, Fine Art Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
First Prize (2007) – Sculpture Valleywise Inter-College Sculpture Competition, Fine Art Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
Recognition/Honors:
2013 Certificate of Appreciation, Matribhumi Literary Society, Makwanpur, Nepal
2012 Certificate of Appreciation, AAWAS (Acmeians’ Association of Wistful Architectural Students) -For outstanding support for 2nd AAWAS Architectural Exhibition ACME Engineering College, Sitapaila Kathmandu, Nepal
2009 Certificate of Recognition- “Sundari”, All Nepal National Free Student Union, Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
Public Collections:
Germination | Taltalaiya, Itahari
Motherhood | Chitwan , Nepal
Together Forever | Komagane Park, Lakeside, Pokhara
Rays of Hope | Hernamadi, Makwanpur, Kathmandu
Metaphoric Head | Butwal Hill Park, Butwal, Rupandehi
Sundari (Re-Creation) | Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu
Portrait | Lamjung Agriculture Campus, Sundarbazaar, Lamjung
Private Collections:
Private Collections in Ilam, Kathmandu, Tanahun, Lamjung and various other parts of Nepal
Solo Exhibition:
2016 "Sculpted Struggles" Gautam Buddha Sabha Griha (City Hall), May 15-22, Ilam
2014 "Hidden Truth Revealed" Nepal Art Council, June 21-27 Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
Selected Work Shops:
2016 “Unity” – International Sculpture Symposium, Taltalaiya, Itahari, Sunsari
2015 “Art For Nature”- International Art Workshop, Chitwan National Park, Chitwan
2015 “Let's stART...Sculpture Workshop” – Earthquake Relief Campaigning, Babarmahal, Kathmandu
2015 ‘Rupantaran’ Stone Sculpture Workshop- 2015 Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (Department of Sculpture) and Ranipokhari Preservation Development Committee, Chitwan Municipality-7, Chitwan, Nepal
2013 Peace and Friendship International Symposium, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (Department of Sculpture) Komagane Park, Lakeside Pokhara, Nepal
2013 Painting Workshop Nepal Lalitkala Manch, Tokha, Nepal
2013 Residental Ceramic Sculpture and Craft Workshop-2013, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal
2012 The First International Sculpture Symposium 2012, Harnamadi-7 Makawanpur, Nepal
2012 Guest Artist – MT. Everest 8848 Art Project “Journey Towards Our Future” Da Mind Tree- The Art Club Nepal, Lalitpur, Nepal
2012 Second National Workshop of LASSANA, Art Hub, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2011 National Stone Sculpture Workshop – 2067, Commercial Artist Association and Butwal Hill Park Committee, Butwal, Nepal
2011 National Painting Workshop – 2067, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Commercial Artist Association and Butwal Hill Park Committee, Butwal, Nepal
2011 An Interactive 3D Sculpture Workshop 2011, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts – Department of Sculpture, Sitabhawan, Kathmandu, Nepal
2010 2nd Open Art Workshop, Tisa Sahitya Pala, Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
2009 One Day Clay Modelling Sculpture Workshop, Tisa Sahitya Pala, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2006 Volunteer – “HARMONY” Sculpture Symposium 2006, ARAMBHA, Organized on the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Nepal JAPAN Diplomatic Relationship
Selected Group Exhibitions:
2016 “Art For Nature” Taragaon Museum, Boudha
2015 “Hatemalo” Babarmahal, Kathmandu
2015 National Exhibition of Fine Arts – 2072, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2014 4th National Exhibition of Fine Arts – 2071, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2013 Grand Art Exhibition 2070, Nepal Lalitkala Manch, Singh Art Gallery, Patan Industrail Estate, Lalitpur, Nepal
2013 3rd National Exhibition of Fine Arts – 2070, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2013 Art Exhibition – Ilam Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2012 2nd National Exhibition of Fine Arts – 2069, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2011 1st National Exhibition of Fine Arts – 2068, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2010 Lalitkala Art Week Show, Free Student Union, Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
2010 5th Mandala Exhibition, Tisa Sahitya Pala, Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
2009 Graduation Show, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu, Nepal
2009 First Lalitkala Show, Free Student Union, Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
2008 Lalitkala Mahotsav, Free Student Union, Lalitkala Campus, Bhotahity, Kathmandu, Nepal
2007 The First National Sculpture Exhibition, ARAMBHA, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Sitabhawan, Naxal, Kathmandu, Nepal
1999 Banya-Janya Group, Cottage and Small Industries Development Comittee, Department of Cottage and Small Industries, Ilam, Nepal
Other:
2013 Stage Decoration- “Taapu”, Paathshala Theatre Village,Lainchaur, Kathmandu, Nepal
Professional Affiliations:
‘ARAMBHA’ Contemporary Sculptors Group Executive Member
Artist’s Society of Nepal General Member