April 12, 2014 by Angie Ng

IMPRESSIONS OF HAPPINESS

Event:   Impressions of Happiness
Type:   Art Exhibition; Book & Film Presentation
Venue:   Chapel Gallery, Sculpture Square
Date:  11 to 17 April 2014
Initiated by:   Singapore Bhutan Foundation
Organizer:   Druk Asia Pte. Ltd.
Officially opened by:   Dasho Kesang Wangdi,
Bhutan Ambassador to Singapore

Featuring:

Art Exhibition
Artists
°   Mr Kama Wangdi (a.k.a. Asha Karma)
~  Winner of National Order of Merit Gold Medal (2010), Bhutan.
°   Mr Rinchen Wangdi
~  Founder of Datog Art Gallery, Bhutan.
°   Artists from Voluntary Artists Studio (VAST) Bhutan
°   Mr Lian Cherng Zhi, Singaporean artist
~ See his artworks in Druk Asia’s 2014 calendar.

Book Launch
The History of Bhutan
°   Dr. Karma Phuntsho
~ Author, Bhutanese scholar / Director, Loden Foundation, Bhutan.

Film Screening
Forgotten Treasure
°   Ms Siok Sian Pek Dorji
~ Filmmaker.  
Her film captures how modern expertise used new techniques to restore the 15th century monastery of Buli, Bumthang, Bhutan.

Photo Credit: Druk Asia Bhutan Travel Specialist

In support of:
°   International Young Artists Exchange (IYAE), Singapore
°   Voluntary Artists Studio (VAST), Bhutan

This is the first Bhutan-Singapore artists’ joint collaboration to showcase works of art that embody the Bhutanese concept of happiness.

Part proceeds from the sale of the artworks goes towards the aid of less-privileged young artists of the International Young Artists Exchange (IYAE) fund (Singapore) and VAST studio (Bhutan).

Dr. Karma Phuntsho, attired in Bhutanese traditional Gho, giving a presentation about Bhutan.

Kama Wangdi – whose artwork is also displayed at the Taj Tashi in Bhutan – is known for his vibrant creation.

A series of his paintings adorn the gallery entrance.

Watercolors in modern frame, by Singaporean artist Lian Cherng Zhi.

Rinchen Wangdi’s paintings, with its neat brush strokes and subdued colors, transport the viewer into the scene of his creation.

Rinchen Wangdi (at left) beside his painting “King”

Asked if any of his paintings are captured off actual scenes, he said: “No.  I envision several images that strikes me and then form a composition from the various themes, landscape or subjects.”
Nice!

Our fave is this one of Bhutanese dancing gracefully to the tune of the Dramyen* master, while Black-necked cranes fly freely above the valley, nestled in the lush and verdant mountain landscape.
*Dramyen ~ Bhutanese traditional lute instrument

Entitled My Land I, it has that touch of still life art that yet evokes the true essence of peace and happiness.
Very special.

SOLD! – SGD$3,000.

For air-ticketing or tours to Bhutan, Druk Asia, the GSA (General Sales Agent) for Druk Air (Royal Bhutan Airlines) provides a hassle-free experience as they are conveniently located in Singapore and Bangkok.

-Pictures taken with permission of Organizer & Artists-