Jupiter Pradhan

Jupiter Pradhan has established himself as a multifaceted artist with a significant presence in the Nepali art scene.
Education and Career
Pradhan has been actively involved in the art world since the late 1990s. He is a lecturer at the Fine Art Campus of Tribhuvan University in Kathmandu and has worked as an art teacher at various institutions.
Artistic Achievements
Pradhan has received several awards for his work:
1st Prize, Red Cross, Nepal (2000)
Honorable Award, UODA, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2008)
Special award for alternative medium, National Exhibition, Kathmandu (2011)
Nominated for Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Signature Art Prize, Singapore Art Museum (2011)
Exhibitions
He has held multiple solo exhibitions, including:
"Suhanis' House" at NAFA Hall, Kathmandu (2005)
"Collective One-Man Art Show" at Royal Nepal Academy, Kathmandu (2005)
"Sojourn in Bangladesh" at Siddhartha Art Gallery, Kathmandu (2010)
Pradhan has also participated in numerous group exhibitions in Nepal, India, Bangladesh, and South Korea.
Artistic Mediums
His work spans various mediums:
Traditional visual arts
Video art, with pieces like "Toy House" and "Mannequin Civilization"
Performance art
Professional Involvement
Pradhan is actively involved in the art community:
Founder and Trustee of Space A, for alternative art practice
Founder Member of FineArtnepal.com
Former Executive Member of the Artist's Society of Nepal
His work often explores themes of social issues, cultural identity, and contemporary life in Nepal.