Sheelasha Rajbhandari

Sheelasha Rajbhandari is a prominent Nepali visual artist, curator, and cultural organizer born in 1988 in Kathmandu. Her artistic practice and curatorial work focus on exploring alternative narratives and challenging social taboos, particularly those related to women's experiences.
Artistic Focus and Style
Explores themes through folktales, oral histories, myths, and material culture
Addresses women's struggles and celebrates their resilience
Examines Nepal's geopolitical transformation and its impact on society
Carefully selects materials and methods that align with her conceptual framework
Notable Achievements
Co-founder of Artree Nepal, an artist collective established in 2013
Co-curator of the Kathmandu Triennale 2077
Curator for the first Nepal Pavilion at the 59th Venice Biennale in 2022
Participated in numerous international exhibitions, including "A beast, a god and a line" (2018-2020)
Education and Career
Holds an MFA in sculpture from Tribhuvan University (2014)
Lecturer at Lalit Kala Fine Arts Campus, Tribhuvan University (2011-2013)
Co-founder and director of Artree Nepal
Notable Works
"Agony of the New Bed" - part of the "Marriage Taboos" series, addressing gender discrimination in marriage
Collaborated on "12 Bishakh - Camp.Hub Post Earthquake Community Art Project" after the 2015 Kathmandu Valley Earthquake
Sheelasha Rajbhandari's work contributes significantly to the contemporary art scene in Nepal, addressing important social and cultural issues while promoting collective action and alternative perspectives