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pradip-shakyaPERSONAL PROFILE:

  • Name: PRADIP SHAKYA
  • Date of Birth: 25/1/1977 A.D            


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:

  • Bachelor in Business Studies (BBS),  Nepal Commerce Campus, Affiliated to Tribhuwan University
  • Diploma in engineering (DAE), Thapathali  Campus , Affiliated to Tribhuwan University


ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION:

  • (2007 A.D) Recognisation of Gem stone , Sumeru Art Village, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • (1998 A.D) 2.5 years of personal sculpture training with senior and renowned artist Mr. D.B Lama
  • (1997 A.D) 1 year sculptur training , Akshewar Mahabihar, Lalitpur,Nepal


PARTICIPATION IN EXHIBITION AND DEMONSTRATION:

  • (2019/12/25-30) Art Fiesta Jaipur 2019,Silpagram (Jawar Kala Kendra)¸ Jaipur
  • (2019/11/5-20) 2nd China International Import Expo 2019 (CIIE 2019), National Exhibition and Conventional Center, Shanghai, China.
  • (2019/9/11-15) International Festival of Handcrafters, Kokand, Uzbekistan.
  • (2019/8/23-26) Guangdong 21st Century Maritme Silk Road International Expo (The 27th Guangzhou Fair), China Import and Export Fair Complex,Guangzhou, China.
  • (2019/5/16-19) The 33rd Dalian Import and Export Commodities Fair, Dalian World Expo Center, Dalian.
  • (2019/5/1-5) 125th Session of China Import and Export Fair 2018, Phase 3 (125th Canton Fair) ,China Import and Export Fair Complex,Guangzhou, China.
  • (2018/11/5-10) China International Import Expo 2018 (CIIE 2018), National Exhibition and Conventional Center, Shanghai, China.
  • (2018/6/20-24)1st International INDO-NEPAL visual art exhibition, Nepal Art Council gallery, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  • (2018/5/2-5)SYNTHESIS ART EXHIBITION by Tilicho Kala at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Babarmahal¸ Kathmandu.
  • (2018/4/18 - 2018/5/3) NATIONAL FINE ART EXHIBITION -2073, Guest participation (not for competition), organized by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  • (23-26/11/2017A.D) Kulalampur International Craft Festival 2017 (KLICF 2017), Putrajaya, Kulalampur, Malasya.
  • (19-20/5/2016A.D) "2560th BUDDHA JAYANTI AND INTERNATIONAL BUDDHIST CONFERENCE" 2016 in Hotel Soltee Crown Plaza, Kathmandu, organized by Tourism and Culture Ministry Of Nepal
  • (2016A.D) NATIONAL FINE ART EXHIBITION -2073, Guest participation from Jury Comity organized by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  • (2016 A.D) 5TH INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIVE CRAFT FAIR 2016, Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand
  • (2015 A.D) Exhibition AROGYA, Le Sutra, 14, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai
  • (2015 A.D) Our Heritage : Our Traditional Sculptuer Exhibition-2015, Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu
  • (2014 A.D) JEWELLERISM, Nepal Silver Jewellery Meets, SAARC, at HOTEL RADISSION, Lazimpat, Kathmandu
  • (2014 A.D)Demonstration on Gems and Jewellery Show 2014 organized by FNCCI and co-organised by FHAN at Hotel Yak and Yeti, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu
  • (2013) Exhibition orginised by FHAN on the occasion of 41th Anniversary of FHAN and 2nd Handicraft day, FHAN Hall , Upama Marg, Thapathali Height, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • (2012 A.D) Garland of Sacred Arts, Kathmandu guest house, Tamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • (2011 A.D) Sacred Gift, Berkely Shambhala Center, Berkely, U.S.A
  • (2011 A.D) Living Treasures of Nepal, Kennesaw State University, U.S.A
  • (2010 A.D) Nepalise Art Exhibition, Moscow, Russia
  • (2010 A.D) Buddhist Art Exhibition, St. Petersburg, Russia
  • (2008 A.D) Sumeru Night Oxon, Patan Musium, Lalitpur
  • (2005A.D) Okubahal Mahotsab, Okubahal,Lalitpur,Nepal
  • (1997A.D) Exhibition on Golden jubilee of Late king Birendra, Akshewar Mahabihar, Lalitpur , Nepal


EXPERIENCE:

  • (2013A.D) Talk Programme on Facial Expression of Deities at Fedration of Handicraft Associations of Nepal
  • (2011A.D) Talk and presentation on preservation and conservation of traditional arts of Nepal, Akshewar Mahabihar, Lalitpur, Nepal
  • (2010/2011A.D) Presentation on Gem stones used in traditional Arts of Nepal, Sumeru Art Village, Lalitpur, Nepal


COORDINATOR AND CURATOR:

  • (2019/11/28-12/2) Coordinator " Art Exhibition 2076" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council, FHAN with FNCCI on 17th Handicraft Trade Fair and 15th Craft Competition at Bhrikutimandap.
  • (2019/11/29) Coordinator "Honouring the Prominent and the Seniour Artist/Artisan of the Nation" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council, FHAN with FNCCI on 17th Handicraft Trade Fair and 15th Craft Competition at Bhrikutimandap.
  • (2019/03/27-31) Coordinator ART EXHIBITION 2019 "Celebrating Traditional Artists of Nepal", presented by FHAN on the occasion of Craft and Culture Festival 2019 organized by lalitpur Metropolitan City, ward 16 at Patan Museum.
  • (2018/11/17) Coordinator "Honouring the Prominent and the Seniour Artist/Artisan of the Nation" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council, FHAN with Commodity Council of FNCCI on 16th Handicraft Trade Fair and 14th Craft Competition at Bhrikutimandap.
  • (2018/11/14-18 )Coordinator "Himalayan Art Exhibition 2075" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council, FHAN with Commodity Council of FNCCI on 16th Handicraft Trade Fair and 14th Craft Competition at Bhrikutimandap.
  • (18/11/2017A.D) Coordinator "Honouring the Prominent and the Seniour Artist ageing over seventy" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council, FHAN with Sculpture and Handicraft Department of Nepal Acedamy of Fine Arts, NAFA on 15th Handicraft Trade Fair and 13th Craft Competition at Bhrikutimandap.
  • (17-21/11/2017A.D )Coordinator "Art Exhibition 2074" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council, FHAN with Sculpture and Handicraft Department of Nepal Acedamy of Fine Arts, NAFA on 15th Handicraft Trade Fair and 13th Craft Competition at Bhrikutimandap.
  • (21-24/4/2017A.D) Coordinator "7 Days (2074/2/7-14) training on Patina on Silver Product" organized by Handicraft Design and Development Center with Lalitpur Mahanagarpalika and PURPP
  • (2016A.D) Coordinator "ART EXHIBITION" on 5th handicraft Day and 44th Anniversary of FHAN organized by Art and Craft Council FHAN.
  • (2016A.D) Coordinator "Honoring the prominent and senior Artists aging over seventy" jointly organized by Art and Craft Council FHAN and Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Art Exhibition2073 on 14th Handicraft Trade Fair and 12th Craft Competition, Bhrikutimandap.
  • (2016A.D) Coordinator "ART EXHIBITION 2073" organized by Art and Craft Council FHAN in LCCI Pavilion in 14th Handicraft Trade Fair and 12th Craft Competition organized by FHAN
  • (2016A.D) Coordinator "HANDICRAFT EXHIBITION 2016"in 13th Handicraft Trade Fair and 11th Craft Competition organized by FHAN
  • (2016A.D) Joint Coordinator "11TH CRAFT COMPETITION" Stone Carving and Felt product on 13th Handicraft Trade fair and 11th Craft Competition organized by FHAN
  • (2016A.D) Coordinator "OUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY IN: TRADITIONAL ART OF NEPAL", public discussion, Patan Museum, organized by Sumeru Art Village.
  • (2015 A.D) Curator and coordinator of "Our Heritage : Our Traditional Sculptuer Exhibition-2015", Nepal Art Council, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu,organized by Nepal Acadamy of Fine Arts and Sumeru Art Village
  • (2014A.D) Event Management," MAKE YOUR JEWELLERY YOURSELF" in SAARC Handicraft Exhibition and 12th Handicraft Trade Fair of Nepal, supported by GIZ
  • (2014A.D)Observation visit "Jem industry and mining", Sri Lanka
  • (2014A.D) Participating artist live demonstration Kunming, China
  • (2014A.D) One day Talk and Lecture on "Facial Forms of Traditional Deities" at Mayur Barna Mahabihar, Bhinchabahal, Lalitpur
  • (2013A.D) Project work on Traditional art of Nepal for class 6 and 7 “Gyanodaya International Residential School”
  • (2012 A.D) Coordinator of exhibition "Garland of Sacred Arts", Kathmandu guest house, Tamel, Kathmandu
  • (2011A.D) Sculpting Buddha Head, Akshewar Mahabihar, Lalitpur,Nepal
  • (2010 A.D) Participating artist traditional sculpture in "Nepalise Art Exhibition", Moscow, Russia
  • (2010 A.D) Participating artist traditional sculpture "Buddhist Art Exhibition", St. Petersburg, Russia
  • (2010/2011A.D) Presentation on Gem stones used in traditional Arts of Nepal, Sumeru Art Village, Lalitpur


AS A RESOURCE PERSON IN TALKS AND TRAININGS:

  • (2017/6/18 A.D) Talk on "filigree and Stone Inlay Art in Nepal"organized by Handicraft Design and Development Center.
  • (2016/5/25) Moderator of the Talk show "EXPERIENCE IN HANDICRAFT" by Mr. Jatin Das, Most senior artist and the holder of Padma Bhushan Award 2012 in India, organized by Federation of Handicraft Association of Nepal (FHAN)
  • (2014) Main Instructor on MAKE YOUR JEWELLERY YOURSELF in SAARC Handicraft Exhibition and 12th Handicraft Trade Fair of Nepal, supported by GIZ
  • (2014)(2071/9/26 B.S)Resource Person, One day Workshop on "FACIAL FORMS OF TRADITIONAL DEITIES" at Mayur Barna Mahabihar, Bhinchabahal, Lalitpur
  • (2013/10/31) Talk on" FACIAL EXPRESSION OF DEITIES" at Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal
  • (2013A.D)Resource person as a Trainer in Project work on TRADITIONAL ART OF NEPAL for class 6 and 7 “Gyanodaya International Residential School”
  • (2011)(2068/4/26-7/8B.S)Resource person in Three month sculpture training SCULPTING BUDDHA HEAD, Akshewar Mahabihar, Lalitpur,Nepal
  • (2011) Talk and presentation on "PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF TRADITIONAL ARTS OF NEPAL", Akshewar Mahabihar, organized by The Organization of Buddhist Monastery, Youth Group of Buddhist Monastery, Lalitpur.
  • (2010/4/7-16 ) Representative artist from Nepali traditional sculpture in "NEPALESE ART EXHIBITION", Moscow, Russia
  • (2010/4/10-21) Representative artist from Nepali traditional sculpture "BUDDHIST ART EXHIBITION", St. Petersburg, Russia
  • (2010/2011)One day Presentation and Lecture on GEM STONES USED IN TRADITIONAL ARTS OF NEPAL, Sumeru Art Village, Lalitpur
  • (2010)As a resource person in three month Basic Sculpture Training ‘TRANSFORMATION OF HUMAN ANATOMY TO DEVINE’, Sumeru Art Village, Lalitpur
  • (2006)As a resource person in Basic Sculpture training ‘HUMAN AND DEVINE’,Organized by Pasa Puccha, Sinccha, Lalitpur


OTHER ACTIVITIES:

  • (2019/5/16) NATIONAL AWARD 2075, Selection committee in Sculpture, organized by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  • (2018/11/14-18), 16th Handicraft Trade Fair and 14th Craft Competition, Coordinator of Security and Volunteer management comity.
  • (2018/4/18) NATIONAL AWARD 2073, Selection committee in Handicraft, organized by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  • (2016) NATIONAL AWARD 2073, Selection and Jury Comity in Sculpture, organized by Nepal Academy of Fine Arts at Nepal Art Council, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.
  • (2014) Event Management," MAKE YOUR JEWELLERY YOURSELF" in SAARC Handicraft Exhibition and 12th Handicraft Trade Fair of Nepal, supported by GIZ
  • (2014)Observation visit "JEM INDUSTRY AND MINING", Sri Lanka


PROFESSION:

  • Filigree (Jadau Jya) and Precious stone carving, since 1993A.D
  • Traditional clay and wax sculpture and Repose, since 1999A.D


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

  • M.D, Newa Creative Craft
  • Joint Secretary and Exhibition coordinator, Sumeru Art Village
  • Executive Board Member, Federation of Handicraft Associations of Nepal
  • Vice chairman, Art and Craft Council, FHAN
  • Vice Chairman, Handicraft Design and Development Center
  • Nepal Artist Society
  • Lalitpur Chamber of Commerce and Industry


VISIT:

  • India, Russia, China, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Uzbikisthan

 

ADDRESS:

  • Residence: 153/20 Pulchock, Lalitpur, Nepal
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  • Website: www.pradipshakya.com.np
  • Contact no: 977-1-9841485668/977-1-5529084


DECLARATION:

  • I hereby declared that all the facts given here are true to my knowledge.