Gaurav Shrestha
Born
10th July, Gairidhara, Kathmandu, Nepal
Art Education
Self-Taught
Education
Graduation in Management, T.U.
Diploma in Photography, Kathmandu
Typography & Graphic Communication at University of Reading, UK
Mural Painting @ Patan Hospital
2008 August 12: Nick Simons Block (Mother and Child Service Center), Patan Hospital
Solo Exhibition of Collage & Mixed Media Paintings
2010 June: Omkarnations, Gallery 32 @ Dent-Inn
2009 April: Prayer for Humanity, Yala Maya Kendra
2008 May: MaterialScapes, Gallery32 @ Dent-Inn
2008 March: Musical Reflections (plastic jute series), Yala Maya Kendra
2007 September: Spiritual Abstractions, The Art Shop
2007 May: Moments of Passion, The Art Shop
2006 July: Figurative Expressions (cardboard series), Yala Maya Kendra
2006 March: Celebrating Moods & Expressions, Buddha Gallery
Group Exhibition
2014 May: Art Exhibition for Fund Raising, Organized by X-Pose Nepal @ Patan Museum, Patan Durbar Square
2013 October: Art Exhibition for Fund Raising, Organized by X-Pose Nepal @ Patan Museum, Patan Durbar Square
2013 July: Art Exhibition Program for Fund Raising, Organized by X-Pose Nepal @ Patan Museum, Patan Durbar Square
2010 March: Group paintings exhibition on the occasion of 100th International Women’s Day @ Patan Durbar Square
2009 March: Infinity’s open paintings exhibition titled “Searching for Peace” @ Bodhgaya Temple, India
2009 March: Infinity – 3 Men Show titled “Searching for Peace” @ College of Arts & Crafts, Patna University, India
2009 February: 5 Men Show on the occassion of “World Wetland Day 2009” @ Federation of Industries and Commerce, Itahari, Sunsari
2008 May: Infinity – 3 Men Show titled “Searching for Peace” @ Vishwa Shanti Pokhari, Swoyambhu
2008 May: Vision: New Nepal @ Park Gallery – organised by Infinity Group
2008 May: Art Freedom @ NAFA – organised by Infinity Group
2007 November: Infinity – 3 Men Show titled “Best of Infinity”@ Lazimpat Gallery
2006 August: Infinity – 4 Men Show, The Art Shop
2004 May / June: Infinity’s Journey – 4 Men Show, Park Gallery
2003: Infinity 4 Men Show, Lazimpat Gallery
2002: Infinity 5 Men Show, Nepal Art Council
Workshop (Organized)
03 April 2009: Dhaka, Bangladesh
“Searching for Peace 2009” – Infinity Group
26 March 2009: College of Arts & Crafts, Patna University, India
“World Wetland Day 2009” – Infinity Group & Nepal Tourism Board
01 February 2009: Bhedetar
“Searching for Peace – 2008” – Infinity Group
26 April 2008: Hrinya Varna Mahavihar (Golden Temple), Patan
05 April 2008: Bouddha Nath Stupa
22 March 2008: Swoyambhu Nath Stupa
“Vision – New Nepal” – Organised by Infinity Group & Fine Art Critic Society
23 April 2008: Ratna Park
“Art Freedom – 2007” – Organised by Infinity Group
15 September 2007: Bhaktapur Durbar Square
08 September 2007: Patan Durbar Square
01 September 2007: Bag Bhairav Temple – Kirtipur
25 August 2007: Kasthamandap, Kathmandu Durbar Square
Painting / Photo Competition & Participation
2023: National Exhibition of Fine Arts, NAFA
2017: 7th National Fine Arts Exhibition, NAFA
2015: 5th National Fine Arts Exhibition, NAFA
2014: 4th National Fine Arts Exhibition, NAFA
2011: 1st National Fine Arts Exhibition, NAFA
2008: 9th Eastern Region, Camlin Art Foundation, Kolkata, India
2007: March Photo exhibition, HPVCN
2006: December Poster Competition, NAPD-Nepal
2006: 36th National Art Exhibition, NAFA
2005: 6th Eastern Region, Camlin Art Foundation, Kolkata, India
2005: 35th National Art Exhibition, NAFA
2004: 34th National Art Exhibition, NAFA
2003: 4th Eastern Region, Camlin Art Foundation, Kolkata, India
2002: 33rd National Art Exhibition, NAFA
2002: 32nd National Art Exhibition, NAFA
2001: Landscape Competition, CAAN
2001: 31st National Art Exhibition, NAFA
2000: 30th National Art Exhibition, NAFA
1995 – 1999: Painting & Logo Competition
1994: Poster Competition, Brahma Kumari Rajyog Sewa Kendra
Workshop (Participation)
02 March 2011: Pashupati Nath Temple on the occassion of Maha Shivaratri Festival
06 September 2008: Gurukul, For Support to Flood Victims
22 September 2007: Elite School
April 2007: Kala Upaban, NAFA
January 2007: Maitighar Mandala, Organised by Terai Kalakar Samuha
2005: Patan Jaycees
2004: Kala Upaban, NAFA
2004: UNDP
Founder Member
2002: Infinity Group
Membership
2009: Artists’ Society of Nepal
2006: Heritage Photo-Vision Collection Nepal (HPVCN)
2001: Nepal Commercial Artists Association (CAAN)
1997: Young Artists’ Group (YAG)
Travel
India, Bangladesh, UK
Collection
Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Singapore, Israel, France, USA, UK, Germany, Scotland, Netherlands, Burma, Korea, Australia & Japan
Contact Info
Address: Gairidhara, Kathmandu
Mailing Address: gaurav@gauravshrestha.com
Mobile: 98511 34585