“Taking inspiration from the rich culture of the Tharu people, an indigenous community of the Terai region of Nepal. My artworks portray the deep-rooted connection between the community and nature, capturing scenes of everyday life. The artworks vividly capture the essence of Tharu daily life — from traditional motifs and patterns to cultural rituals and everyday activities.”
Manu Kumar Chaudhary is a Visual artist and Printmaker from Nepal. Chaudhary has earned his bachelor degree from Kathmandu University School of arts, Department of Art and Design. His works are mostly delved in printmaking medium and etching, aquatint, woodcut techniques. Chaudhary mostly likes to explore Tharu culture and daily life activities. Chaudhary is known for his powerful visual narratives rooted with Tharu Culture and community life. Through his artworks, Chaudhary documents endangered rituals, agricultural practices and women’s roles in the society. Chaudhary has exhibited and participated in different group shows and art camps across Nepal and Bangladesh. In 2021, he was also awarded the provincial fine art award from Nepal Academy of fine Arts (NAFA).
Renowned for his compelling visual storytelling, Chaudhary draws deeply from the rich tapestry of Tharu heritage. His work serves as a powerful document, preserving endangered rituals, age-old agricultural practices, and the vital roles of women within the community. The drawings take elements from cultural lifestyle and traditions which highlights the relationship between the Tharu community and their environment, as well as their communal living.
