Witness Kurukulla Come to Life
Join us for a sacred live face-painting session of Kurukulla by Master Artist Bibek Shrestha at the Enlightenment Gallery.
You Are Invited!
This upcoming Dakini Day, 18.08.2025, join hands with us for a rare and sacred moment as our master Artist Bibek Shrestha paints the delicate face of Kurukulla live from our Enlightenment Gallery. A meditative act of precision and devotion to honor a timeless lineage of wisdom passed from master to disciple, continued to this day. You’re warmly welcome to visit the Enlightenment Gallery in person and witness the session live.
Artist Bibek Shrestha
Mater Artist of Enlightenment Studio
Bibek Shrestha is a distinguished artist specializing in the traditional art of Thangka painting. Enlightenment Gallery takes a great pride to introduce him as our master artist, for the past 28 years. His peculiar works of art have gained much deserved appreciation from the Buddhist practitioners, all around the globe. As an experienced Thangka painter, his thangka reflects the unique style of depicting deities within a mystical composition and wonderful array of complementary colors.
Background:
Bibek received formal training in Thangka art from a renowned Karma Gadri Master of our times, Jamyang Phunstok from Tibet. Under his master’s guidance, Bibek learnt the intricate techniques and the artistic rhythm required to paint this sacred art form. His education includes both traditional apprenticeship and his keen interest in fine arts, which helped him blend classical techniques with a contemporary touch.
Style and Influences:
His works are uniquely distinguished and exemplify a perfect blend of artistic fusion. Much of his art is deeply influenced by his master, Phunstok, especially in the creation of minimalist composition and the creative color combinations. Another hallmark of his style can be seen as the finest layer of shading on his thangka. The wonderfully created sky perfectly complements the iconic aura of deities. His paintings are not just artistic creations but also profound reflections of Dharma practice, rich in detail and narrative.
Collections and Galleries:
His works are still on display on many monasteries of Nepal and India, where they are used as the meditation guides for everyday practice.
- Thrangu Sekhar Retreat Centre, Nepal
- Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Nepal
- Ngor Ewam Chodan Monastery, India
- International Buddhist Academy, IBA. Nepal
Kurukulla Thangka: Available for Auction
Painted live on Dakini Day—as witnessed by our dear community both online and in-gallery this thangka is also open for auction.
The face painting session will be performed live by artist Bibek Shrestha, marking the moment of spiritual activation of the thangka — a significant step in its sanctification, traditionally carried out with utmost care and responsibility.
- ✔️ Painted live on Dakini Day with participation from both the online and in-gallery community.
- ✔️ 100% of auction proceeds dedicated to supporting [Monastery Name].
- ✔️ Live face-painting ceremony by artist Bibek Shrestha, marking the sacred activation of the thangka.
- ✔️ Created on authentic cotton canvas using natural stone pigments and 24K gold.
- ✔️ Depicts Kurukulla in her classical standing posture holding a skull-cup and kartika.
- ✔️ Executed in the minimalist Karma Gadri style, emphasizing purity, clarity, and balanced aesthetics.
The thangka has been hand-painted on authentic cotton canvas using natural stone pigments and 24K gold. The composition reflects strict iconographic precision and balanced aesthetic form, portraying Vajrayogini in her classical standing posture, holding a skull-cup and kartika, surrounded by an austere but radiant atmosphere. The background is minimal, in keeping with the purity and clarity characteristic of the Karma Gadri tradition.
Auction Details
- Style: Karma Gadri
- Medium: Natural stone colors, 24K gold
- Canvas Size: 18x24 inches
- Artist: Bibek Shrestha
- Includes: A Certificate of Authenticity
- Opening Bid: [Insert starting bid]
- Auction Closes: [Insert end date & time]
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