Uma Shankar Shah

Uma Shankar Shah is a prominent Nepali artist and printmaker, known for his contributions to the field of contemporary art alongside his wife, Dr. Seema Sharma Shah.
Artistic Focus
Printmaking: Specializes in zinc plate etching and experimental printmaking techniques.
Oil Painting: Also creates oil paintings that often depict themes from nature, culture, and religious iconography.
Collaborations and Achievements
Co-founded Atelier 2, a studio and gallery in Kathmandu, where he works alongside Dr. Seema Sharma Shah.
The duo has received accolades for their artwork, including the 'Best Printmaking' award at the Miami Art Festival for two consecutive years.
Uma Shankar won first prize at the Xichuan Print Biennale in China.
Education and Teaching
Both Uma Shankar and Seema are lecturers at the Central Department of Fine Arts at Tribhuvan University in Nepal, where they impart their knowledge and skills to aspiring artists.
Exhibitions
They have participated in over 70 exhibitions nationally and internationally across countries such as Japan, Korea, the USA, UK, the Netherlands, France, India, Scotland, and Bangladesh.
Their works are included in prestigious collections, including those of the World Bank and the Asian Museum in Japan.
Uma Shankar Shah's artistic practice reflects a deep engagement with cultural themes and innovative techniques, making him a significant figure in Nepal's contemporary art scene.