Medium: Oil on Canvas
Dimensions: 42 x 60 in
Year: 2023
The painting “Shall we be free from craving, hatred and delusion for making great Nepal?” uses Buddhist philosophy to address Nepal’s current state, where political leadership is driven by greed, hatred, and delusion. The painting features the figure of Mara, representing death, holding a mandala, symbolizing the impermanence of all things. The composition also includes a rooster, snake, and pig, representing desire, hatred, and delusion. The painting emphasizes that liberation from these instincts leads to enlightenment, relevant in today’s context. The painting highlights the negative impact of political changes on ordinary people, leading to migration, extortion, and economic dependence on remittances. The painting aims to address contemporary socio-political issues through traditional Nepali Thanka painting and Buddhist analogies.
