Hit Man Gurung is a prominent Nepali artist based in Kathmandu. Born in 1986 in Lamjung, Nepal, Gurung has established himself as a socially engaged artist whose work addresses pressing issues in Nepali society
Key aspects of Hit Man Gurung's artistic career and contributions include:
Artistic Focus
Gurung's art explores critical socio-political themes in Nepal, such as:
Internal and international mass migration
Legacy of the Maoist insurgency
Effects of global capitalism on Nepal
Marginalization of indigenous communities
Commercialization of traditional medicine and healing practices
Artistic Approach
Utilizes various mediums including paintings, documentary photo collages, performances, and installations
Infuses his work with political conviction and personal poetry
Education and Recognition
Holds a Master's degree from Tribhuvan University
Lecturer at Tribhuvan University and other institutions
Recipient of the 2011 Australian Himalayan Art Award
Selected as one of the winners of the World Bank's "Imagining our Future Together" competition in 2012
Artree Nepal
Gurung is a co-founder of Artree Nepal, an artist collective established in 2013. The collective:
Focuses on social practice in contemporary art
Aims to highlight stories of marginalized, underprivileged, and indigenous communities
Uses political and pre-colonial vocabularies to address social hierarchies and international influences
Notable Projects
Co-conceived "12 Bishakh - Camp.Hub" Post Earthquake Community Art Project after the 2015 Kathmandu Valley Earthquake
Participated in numerous international exhibitions, including the Biennale of Sydney 2020 and the 1st Kathmandu Triennale
Hit Man Gurung's work reflects his commitment to using art as a medium for social change and cultural preservation in Nepal.