“My Devotion to Art” is more than just the title of this exhibition; it is the guiding
principle underpinning Bangdel’s creative odyssey. His works speak to the power of
dedicating oneself to art, attaining the ability to bridge cultural and stylistic divides, and
conveying universal themes of identity, belonging, and the human experience through
media. Through his paintings, Bangdel invites us into a dialogue between past and
present, the local and the global, revealing the interconnectedness of our world.
At Takpa Gallery, witness the evolution of an artist deeply committed to both his craft
and the journey of artistic exploration. Experience his life through his work, from his
early figures that reflect his formal training in Paris to his later pieces which embody
Bangdel’s lifetime of artistic pursuits.

This exhibition reveals not just the evolution of an artist but of an individual who
connected different worlds through dedication to his craft. Lain Singh Bangdel’s
devotion to art is in every stroke, every form, and every detail of his work—an enduring
legacy that continues to shape and enrich the art scene in Nepal and abroad.

By Deven Bangdel Shakya, the grandson