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Kalachakra
Mandala
Master
Painted by Karsang Lama
This
is the latest, and possibly last, great work by Master Painter Karsang Lama,
the top painter in Kathmandu, a national treasure in Nepal, and a world renowned
painter of traditional thangkas.
Karsang
Lama's illustrious career has brought him to exhibit paintings in museums
around the world. His thangkas hang in monasteries throughout Asia, and he
has trained many of the top painters working today.
Karsang
Lama is a ninth generation painter. He was taught in the monastery as a child
by his grandfather in their home village on the Tibetan border. He came to
Kathmandu at the age of 12 to begin painting professionally in order to support
his family. At the age of 22, he opened his own studio and established the
first fair labor practices for thangka painters. He shortened the work day
from 16 hours to 8 hours, paid fair wages, and established an active education
program. His labor practices soon became standard, and his painting school
and studio remain the home of the best traditional artists. Karsang Lama helped
to establish three orphanages in the Kathmandu Valley, housing and educating
more than 100 orphans at a time. 10% of the sale of each painting goes directly
to the orphanages.
Karsang
Lama's paintings are cherished around the world. He has painted commissions
for religious leaders, political leaders, monasteries, and museums. His works
have shown in museums in Asia, Europe, Australia, and the USA.
This
Kalachakra Mandala is the pinnacle of Karsang Lama's incredible career.
This
painting has been seven years in the making.
Karsang
Lama claims it is the last painting he will complete.
It
is an incredible work that transcends all description.
Please
click on each picture to see a larger image.
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