Hemkanti Gurung

Hemkanti Gurung, artist photographic portrait, Nepal album Hemkanti Gurung, artist self-portrait, Nepal album

© Antonio Nodar / Hemkanti Gurung

Hemkanti Gurung is a Nepali artist associated with Pokhara, Nepal. She serves as the Secretary of the Artists' Umbrella Organisation Group, which is part of the local art scene in Pokhara. Gurung emphasizes the importance of depicting local nature, society, and life through watercolors, highlighting Pokhara's special relationship with water and its artistic symbolism.

Hemkanti Gurung is also the owner of IWS Hemkanti Art Gallery in Nepal, with Jyoti Gurung as the co-representative. This connection to the International Watercolor Society (IWS) further underscores Gurung's involvement in the watercolor art community.

Gurung recognizes the significance of preserving originality in art while acknowledging the influence of modern technologies. He stresses the need to maintain the unique artistic identity of Pokhara, which is closely tied to watercolor paintings.