Maureen T. Drdak

Maureen T. Drdak is an American artist based in Ardmore who has uniquely mastered the ancient Nepalese technique of repoussé metalwork. Here are key details about her work and connection to Nepal:
Artistic Technique
Drdak combines repoussé metalwork with contemporary painting, creating distinctive artworks.
She is the only American artist to have trained firsthand with Rabindra Shakya, a master of Nepalese repoussé.
Nepal Connection
First encountered repoussé artwork during a 2005 vacation to the Kali Gandaki Gorge in Nepal.
Received a Fulbright grant in 2011 to study repoussé in Nepal.
Artistic Themes
Her work often addresses environmental issues, particularly global warming in the Himalayas.
Current series "Ardens Mundi" focuses on conveying urgency about climate change.
Recognition
Graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) in 1975.
Her work has been exhibited in PAFA's annual juried alumni exhibition.
Drdak's unique fusion of ancient Nepalese metalwork techniques with contemporary art forms has established her as a bridge between traditional Nepalese craftsmanship and modern artistic expression.