In ‘Roots & Blooms’, emotions take abstract form

Kala Salon in Kathmandu is hosting "Roots & Blooms," a solo exhibition by contemporary artist Shivangini Rana, running until July 7. The show features 72 abstract expressionist pieces that connect with Rana's personal emotions, a style that originated in New York in the 1940s and 1950s. Rana has expanded her artistic practice beyond traditional canvas paintings, experimenting with abstract designs on Pashmina and silk shawls. These fabric creations are described as distinctive and collectible art, showcasing Rana's commitment to exploring new creative avenues. "Sometimes my work emerges from happiness, sometimes from longing, and often from the beautiful uncertainty that exists between the two," Rana stated in her artist's statement. She views abstraction as a profound method for conveying and sharing her emotions with the world. Curator Sophia L Pande emphasizes that abstract expressionism requires significant skill, countering the notion that it is easily achievable. She notes that the interplay between restraint and emotion, and the deliberate craft involved in layering and symbolic representation, are hallmarks of intentional artistic practice.

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Sometimes my work emerges from happiness, sometimes from longing, and often from the beautiful uncertainty that exists between the two