Archetype: A dialogue across time, tracing the transformation of cultural memory

Artist Krishna Gopal Shrestha’s solo exhibition ‘Archetype’ is on display at the gallery 108, Durbar Marg, from June 12. Shrestha, who is doing his MPhil, encountered the subject archetype during his academic research and felt his artworks are similar to the concept of archetypes, which resonated closely with the themes and visual language of his paintings. “While writing a research article on archetype, I had to study manuscripts, Paubha paintings, and historical artworks and figured out the topic is apt with my painting style,” says Shrestha.

This exploration helped him to get the title for the exhibition. By aligning the meaning of archetypes with his artistic practice, Shrestha has transformed cultural, religious, and historical narratives into a vibrant visual continuum, creating a dynamic dialogue between tradition and contemporary expression.