Okubahal, Chhwasa,

Lalitpur Metropolitan City

Ward No. 6

Gwarko Height, Ring Road, Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Ward No. 17

+977-*-******* - Land Line / +977-9851230458 – Mobile D.P.O. Box No. 27, Lalitpur, Nepal

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Tejesh Man Shakya

Faculty (South Asian Art Studies / Sculpture Practice / Foundry Practice / Sculptural Material Science / Design Studio / Design Theory & Aesthetics)

Art Writer (SPACES Magazine)

Sculptor (Metal Artist @ Foundry Foundation Nepal) Representative (Worldwide Foundry Alliance, UK)

Date of Birth 2034-01-24 [6th May 1977]

Citizenship Nepali

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Education

• Master in Arts (Nepali History, Culture & Archeology), Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2011 AD.

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Advanced Sculpture plus Graphics/Photography), Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2007 AD.

• Diploma in Fine Arts, Kathmandu University, Nepal, 2004 AD.

• Bachelor in Business Studies (Marketing : Communication and Distribution Mgmt.), Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 2000 AD.

• Proficiency Certificate in Business Administration, Tribhuvan University, Nepal, 1996 AD.

• School Leaving Certificate Examination, S.L.C. Board of His Majesty’s Government of Nepal, 1992 AD. Professional Experiences at Kathmandu University

• Visiting Lecturer, Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Design Lab, 2019 AD. till date.

• Visiting Faculty, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art & Design, 2010 AD - 2016 AD.

• Speaker, Workshop on Engineering with Traditional Technology, Kathmandu University, Turbine Testing Lab, 2012 AD.

• Visiting Lecturer, Engineering for Developing Communities, International Summer Program, Technion Israel Institute of Technology, Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering and UNESCO Israel 21st Jul-15th Aug 2013 AD.

• Instructor, ARTENGINEERING Workshop II entitled Utilization of Metal Junks, Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Centre for Art and Design, 12th-15th Mar 2013 AD.

• Visiting Faculty, Kathmandu University, Department of Mechanical Engineering, 2012 AD.

• Faculty Representative, Fine Arts Subject Committee Meeting, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art & Design, 2012 AD.

• Instructor, SAMYOJAN-a new dimension, Workshop on ARTENGINEERING through Lost Wax Metal Casting, Kathmandu University, Turbine Testing Lab and Centre for Art and Design, 11th-15th Jun 2012 AD.

• Full Time Teaching Assistant, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art & Design 2007 – 2009 AD.

• Team Coordinator and Faculty Representative, NEPNED 2008, A Return Project of NEDNEP, In collaboration with Gerrit Rietveld Academie and Kathmandu University, Centre for Art and Design, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Sep. 2008 AD.

• Workshop Co-ordinator, NEDNEP 2008, Art Student’s Exchange Programme, In collaboration with Gerrit Rietveld Academie, Amsterdam & Kathmandu University, Centre for Art and Design, Kathmandu, Feb – Mar 2008 AD.

• Faculty Representative, Fine Arts Subject Committee Meeting, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art & Design, 2008 AD.

• Exhibition Co-ordinator, Graduation Show 2007, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art and Design, Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu.

• Student Representative, Fine Arts Subject Committee Meeting, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art and Design, 2004 AD. Artistic Contributions at Kathmandu University

• “Saraswati” Life Size Metal Sculpture, under patronage of Prof. Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma, Founder Vice Chanceller of Kathmandu University, In sculptural & Technical collaboration with Sculptor & Designer Kirti Man Shakya, 2013 AD.

• “Growth” 12” high Plaster of Paris Sculpture, Collection from Graduation Show 2007, 2007 AD.

• “Dream Series I”, 3’ x 2’ Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Collection from Kathmandu University Project Exhibition [KUPEX 2005], 2005 AD.

Academic Research under Kathmandu University

• Activity Leader, Improvement on Traditional Foundry Technology of Nepali Arts and Crafts for Implementing in Engineering Products, In Collaboration with Project Leader Biraj Singh Thapa & Supporting Researcher Subash Panta, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University, Funded by University Grants Commission, Bhaktapur, Nepal, April 2013 AD – June 2014 AD.

Exposition and

Demonstration

• Art for Nepal - Sculpting Possibilities, A Collaborative Fund Raising Exhibition of Nepal Europe Art Center (The Netherlands) & Kala Nest (Nepal), SSBA Salon, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015 AD.

• Art for Art Awareness - Kalanest Live Art & Design Show, 11th Handicraft Trade Fair, FHAN, Kathmandu, 2013 AD.

• National Art Exhibition 2069, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, Kathmandu, 2012 AD.

• Garbage Out Of Thin Air, Everest Expedition 2008, Imago Dei Café Gallery, Kathmandu, 2009 AD.

• The First National Sculpture Exhibition, Arambha, NAFA Gallery, Kathmandu, 2007 AD.

• Graduation Show 2007, Kathmadu University Centre for Art and Design, Nepal Art Council, Kathmandu, 2007 AD.

• Painting Exhibition, Nepal British Society, Hotel Hyatt, Kathmandu, 2006 AD.

• End Year Exhibition, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art and Design, Singha Art Gallery, Lalitpur, 2006 AD.

• Group Exhibition entitled Meeting Bronzes, Non Grata Production, Montmirat, France, 2005 AD.

• European Salon entitled Les Fevres, l’IFRAM, Abbaye de Gruchet - le - Valasse, Normandie, France, 2005 AD.

• Sculpture Exhibition, l’IFAD, Nimes, France, 2005 AD.

• Professional Salon, la Rouche sur Foron, France, 2005 AD.

• Demonstration of Bronze Sculpture, le Jardin des Sambucs, France, 2005 AD.

• End Year Exhibition, Kathmandu University, Department of Art and Design, Bhaktapur, 2005 AD.

• Kathmandu University Project Exhibition (KUPEX), Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, 2005 AD.

• End Year Exhibition, Kathmandu University, Department of Art and Design, Bhaktapur, 2004 AD. 2

Other Significant Professional Experiences

• Renovation Coordinator, Historical & Archaeological Sculptures of Buddha, “Project 12.01” by Kala Nest, In collaboration with Shree Rudravarna Mahavihar, Okubahal, Lalitpur, July 2015 – April 2016 AD.

• Art Coordinator, Art for Nepal - Sculpting Possibilities, A Collaborative Fund Raising Exhibition of Nepal Europe Art Center

(The Netherlands) & Kala Nest (Nepal), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Aug 2015 – Oct 2015 AD.

• Programme Host, Let’s Debate Art - A Reciprocal Talk Show for Nepali Art, Collaborative Program of Nepal Europe Art Center

(The Netherlands) & Kala Nest (Nepal), Lalitpur, 4th April 2015 AD.

• Guest Presenter, Lost Wax Casting in Nepal, Yantra - Art, Technology & Science, Collaborative Program of Siddhartha Education Initiative, Robotics Association of Nepal & Karkhana, Nepal Art Council, 14th Nov 2014 AD.

• Exhibition Coordinator, All That Glitters Is Not Gold by UK Artist Annet Ashworth, Kala Nest, Classic Gallery, Lalitpur, 9th – 22nd April 2014 AD.

• Artist’s Team Coordinator, Art for Art Awareness - Kalanest Live Art & Design Show, 11th Handicraft Trade Fair, FHAN, Kathmandu, 27th Nov – 1st Dec 2013 AD.

• Resource Person, Metal Casting Workshop cum Training, Sculpture Department, Nepal Academy of Fine Arts, 22nd Feb – 2nd Mar 2012 AD.

• Coordinator & Tutor, Ceramic Based Jewelry Workshop, Ethnic Works Art & Design, Aug 2011 AD.

• Guest Presenter, Handicraft Practice, Akshyeshwar Mahavihar, Lalitpur, Aug 2011 AD.

• Assistant Art Director/Set Designer/ Researcher, Movie entitled KATHMANDU – A mirror on the sky, Shoot in Mustang, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Barcelona, Media Films, S.L. Barcelona & Es. Docu, Madrid, Spain, Feb - June 2011 AD.

• Co-ordinator, Workshop on Italian Lost Wax Casting Process for Nepali Traditional Metal Sculpture, Ethnic Fine Art, 2006 AD.

• Instructor, Training on Foundry based Arts and Crafts for Unemployee, Non Grata Production, Monmirat, France, 2005 AD. Art Projects

• Residency Art Project (Foundry based Sculptural Project), Non Grata Production, France, Sept. to Dec. 2005 AD.

• Installation Art Project entitled Utistha, Osho Tapoban, SUTRA 2005 AD.

• Sculpture Project on the theme Mehr Licht, France, 2004 AD.

• Art Project on the theme Compassion, Boston University, U.S.A. 2003 AD.

Workshops

• Stone Art Conservation Workshop, Saankhu, In

collaboration with UNESCO (Kathamandu) & KU Art

Centre, 2006AD.

• Ceramic Workshop, Gallery Nine, Kathmandu, SUTRA, 2004 AD.

Published Articles & Unpublished Research Reports

• The Living Art History of Kathmandu Valley is in Danger, www.sculpttejesh.wordpress.com, June 2015 AD.

• Shocking Journey at The Earthquake Affected Area: Sano Bangthali Parts I, II, III, IV & V www.sculpttejesh.wordpress.com, June 2015 AD.

• Shree Shivadev Sanskarit Omkuli Rudravarna Mahaviharko Kwapa Ajuharuko Pratimako Jirnodwarka Nimti Gariyeko Nirikshyanko Pratibedan (unpublished/in Nepali), Project After 12.01, Kala Nest, Shree Rudravarna Mahavihar Preservation Committee, 2015 AD.

• Rahasyako Garvama Kirantkalin Kala Ewam Wastukala (In Nepali), Handicraft News Journal, Year 12, Vol. 64, Nepal Handicraft Collaborative Art Projects

• from portrait to self-portrait by Antonio Nodar, Spanish Photo Artist, Collaboration of Elsa Peretti Foundation, London and Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Patan Museum, Nepal, Feb - April 2012 AD.

• Resting Stops: an alternative pilgrimage by Pepón Osorio, American Installation Artist, Collaboration of smArtpower, Bronx Museum, United States, Kathmandu University, Centre for Art and Design, and Kathmandu Contemporary Arts Centre, Patan Museum, Nepal, Jan-Mar 2012 AD.

• Istallation Art Project, by Georges Rousse, Renowned French Photo Artist, Kathmandu University, Department of Art & Design, Bhaktapur and Panauti, 2005 AD.

• Copper Plaque of Patan Museum, in Collaboration with Sculptor & Art Conservator Rabindra Puri, Patan, 1997 AD. Foundry based Modern Sculptural Projects in Assistant Level

• Energy, by Pramila Giri, Senior Female Nepali Sculptor, 4’ high, Brass & Marble, Nepal Electricity Corporation, Kathmandu, 1999 AD.

• Protector, by Pramila Giri, Senior Female Nepali Sculptor, 5’ high, Brass, Royal Nepal Embassy, New Delhi, India, 1997 AD.

• Prakriti-Purush, by Pramila Giri, Senior Female Nepali Sculptor, 6’ high, Brass & Marble, Royal Japanese Embassy, Kathmandu, 1996 AD.

Awards

• Best Project Award for Painting entitled “Dream”, Kathmandu University Project Exhibition (KUPEX), Kathmandu University, 2005 AD.

• Bronze Medal for Drama entitled “Ansan Mantralaya”, 20th Inter Campus Nepal Bhasha Drama Competition at Royal Nepal Academy, Participated from Swoniga: Sahitya Pala, Nepal commerce Campus, Organized by Chakana Sahitya Pala, Shankardev Campus, 2000 AD.

• Silver Medal for “Prachalit Medieval Nepali Calligraphy Competition”, Mahabauddha Pustakalaya, Lalitpur, 1998 AD. Extra Activities

• Founder Chairperson, Kala Nest, 2012 AD onwards.

• Founder President, KUart Alumni Association, 2007-2009 AD.

• Co-ordinator, KUart Film Club, 2004-2007AD.

• Executive Member, Art Student Discussion Forum (ASDF), 2004-2007 AD.

• Vice Secretary, 11th Executive Board of Swoniga: Sahitya Pala, Nepal Commerce Campus, 1999-2001 AD.

• Management Comittee Member, Nepal Bhasha Annual Magazine - Vol. 10, Published by Swoniga: Sahitya Pala, Nepal Commerce Campus, 2001AD.

• Actor in Ansan Mantralaya, with Medal of 3rd Position, 20th Inter Campus Nepal Bhasha Drama Competition at Royal Nepal Academy, Participated from Swoniga: Sahitya Pala, Nepal commerce Campus, Organized by Chakana Sahitya Pala, Shankardev Campus, 2000AD.

• On Air Songs and unrecorded Songs with Lyric, Music Composition and Vocal (also in cooperation with Amar Raj Sharma, Maheshwar Bajracharya, Shagun Shakya, Dinesh Shakya) Patrons

• France - Mr. & Mrs. Dominique Miriam Villier; Mrs. Lila Villier; Mrs. Claire Schneider; Mrs. Genevieve Bloomfield; Non Grata Prodution; Buddhist Monastery of La Rouche sur Foron

• Nepal - Kathmandu University; Bhikshyu Siddhisagar (Jyathabaha)

• The Netherlands - Mrs. Danielle de Vos Lama (Nepal Europe Art Center)

• South Korea - Dr. Hada Geom, PhD

• United States - Prof. Dr. Hans Gugemheim

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Countries Visit

France, The Netherlands & India

Web Addresses

www.facebook.com/sculpt.tejesh; www.sculpttejesh.blogspot.com; www.sculpttejesh.wordpress.com; www.worldwidefoundryalliance.com

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