Hari Prasad Gurung currently lives and works at Jordan Kowloon in Hong Kong. He is originally from Pokhara and studied in Tal Barahi High School but later migrated to Hong Kong in 1997. After taking basic training of water color from a senior artist in Pokhara, Mr. Yadav Chandra Bhurtel for about seven months in 90s, Gurung have been enjoying the artwork there in Hong Kong. Here we have presented the excerpt of his interview.
Did you take any special training about artwork besides that you took with senior artist Bhurtel?
I was very fond of painting since my childhood. After I took basic training with Mr. Bhurtel (Before coming to Hk) my skill was already sharpened. After this as I arrived here in Hong Koing, I came in touch with Mr. Kinsang Chung in 2000 and learnt about painting till 2003. Since then I am linked with him and I have participated every exhibition held by Mr. Kinsung's association.
Have you organized any art exhibition?
-Yes, I had come up with a solo exhibition in 2006 at Taipo Country Art Museum, Tai Po. At that time I donated one of my arts to Hong Kong World Eye Foundation. I include all type of my paintings in exhibitions but to maintain the theme at one time, I some time includes portrait and next time landscapes however sometimes both.
Have you received any prize during your participation in art exhibitions?
-Yes I have in 2006, Hong Kong.
How much does your painting cost?
Price for my paints depends on size and work. Till now my paintings have been sold between 5 to 10000 Hk dollars. At present I hold different jobs in Hong Kong but I do my paintings in my leisure times or in weekends.
What kind of paintings do you prefer to paint especially?
I paint both portraits and landscapes with water color which basically reflects Nepali culture and Mountains. I have not engaged myself professionally on paintings and I am satisfied with my work. I always like to paint Nepali mountains and faces that represent the Nepali culture and beautiful Nepal. This way, I feel it will help to promote the tourism in Nepal directly or indirectly.
By Krishna Mani Baral
Picture: Bhupendra Gurung |
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