World News | Bhutan’s budding artists turn to Thimphu’s volunteer artist studio

thimpu [Bhutan]March 10 (ANI): Thimphu’s Volunteer Artist Studio, commonly known as VAST, is a place where budding artists in Bhutan with a passion for art can turn to, Bhutan Live reports.

Since its inception in 1998, VAST’s main goal has been to create a platform where young Bhutanese artists have the opportunity to hone their skills and showcase their talents. Located in Chubachu, VAST thrives on the ingenuity of local up-and-coming artists.

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VAST is organizing an art competition in partnership with White Canvas Thailand, Eastern Culture Foundation Japan and Bhutan Acorn Tours and Travel.

The competition showcases the work of local artists in the studio. Nearly 60 artists participated in the Bhutan White Canvas Art Competition.

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The youngest artist is only five years old.

According to The Bhutan Live report, when entering the VAST studio, the first thing that catches the eye is a lingering smell of paint. After a few steps, you’ll see beautiful artwork from the participants.

“Whenever I have time, I try to draw,” said Kinzang Chophel, 31, who contributed an artwork to the competition.

His work depicts traditional Bhutanese houses in ruins, with trees growing out of them. To him, it represents the current state of the country, where young and capable Bhutanese are going abroad.

“I want to show the situation in this country. Our young people should stay and contribute to the development of our country,” Kinzang was quoted as saying by Bhutan Live.

Another artist, Tashi Pelzom, painted artwork holding a prayer wheel. For her, art symbolizes old age.

“When we were young, we didn’t think deeply about our Buddhist values ​​and religion in general. But as we got older, we became more fascinated by Buddhist teachings. Eventually, the prayer wheel became our only companion,” said Tashi.

According to The Bhutan Live, each painting in the exhibition says a thousand words.

Urgyen Dorje has been interested in art since he was 12 years old. His father was also a painter.

Ugyen’s artwork showcases chaotic colorful extracts in the form of war. For him, this represented the meaninglessness of the ego. “This is the true picture of the world today. When the egos of two world leaders collide, there is only destruction and war.”

The creators of these marvelous works of art are gentle rebels of society. According to The Bhutan Live, they take the pulse of the ever-changing society with countless colors and unforgettable stories. (Arnie)

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