Struggles of Dolpo as an Artist – Part I
It has always been my father, Gyaltsen and what he always inspired to do. Without him, it would not have been possible for me to be an artist. He used to be a very good skilled artist including a painter and also a good craftsman. Without any support, he learned many skills. Still he was known as a ‘Gyaltsen Khewa’ (skilled Gyaltsen). Though he was a breadwinner for the family, he never gave up his art. Early as a child, I learnt a lot from him. My young eyes met in depth with those colors painted beautifully by my ‘aaki’ (father). Image 1: A Gaze by Tsering Samdup. Sherab Jhyama, my mother always patiently waited for his a...