Mekh Bahadur Limbu Subba

Mekh Bahadur Limbu Subba, also known as Mekh Limbu, is a Kathmandu-based interdisciplinary artist originally from Dhankuta, Nepal. Born in 1985, he comes from the indigenous Limbu community.

Key aspects of Mekh Limbu's artistic career include:
Education and Career
Received his MFA from the Central Department of Fine Arts, Tribhuvan University in 2012.
Currently works as a lecturer at the Central Department of Fine Arts, Tribhuvan University.
Artistic Style and Themes
Creates interdisciplinary art including paintings, digital works, and docufiction.
Explores themes of indigeneity, migration, climate change, and socio-political issues.
Addresses systematic suppression of indigenous identity in contemporary politics.
Uses art to bridge communication between older and newer generations regarding language, ritual, and history.
Notable Works and Exhibitions
"Ningwasum": An ongoing docufiction project scheduled for release at the Asia Pacific Triennale and Kathmandu Triennale.
"How I Forgot My Mother Tongue" (2018): Incorporates texts, drawings, and photographs from historical and educational archives.
Participated in exhibitions at Waley Art, Taipei (2019); Weltmusem Wien, Vienna (2019); Kathmandu Triennale