Nepal is a brand itself for a statues and sculptures. The statues and sculptures from 5th century is found in Nepal. Most of them are enlisted in world heritage sites like Changunarayan, Swoyambhu Stupa, Hanumandhoka Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square, Bhaktapur Durbar Square etc. Artistic city Kathmandu comprises over 2000 temples and known to be the city of temples. This historic monuments multiplied the beauty of the country and central attraction of many tourists. Nepal is universally admired for its statues and sculptures.
The early Statues and Sculptures in Nepal are mostly religious. They are based on Hindu and Buddhist mythology. They represent the character of myths like Lord Shiva, Lord Bishnu, Goddess Laxmi, Kuber, Durga, Lord Ganesha, Bodhisattvas and Buddha. They are mystical, magical, mythical, symbolic and didactic. The sculptures depict religious harmony between Buddhism and Hinduism. Presently statue or sculpture orders are taken with reference to Hindu, Buddhist religious books, monasteries, renovating temples, new temples, from photo (pictures) etc.
It is believed that hand made statues or sculptures possess a spiritual and SUPER NATURAL POWER. Machine made statues and sculptures do not include such feelings like in handmade. Machine made statues and sculptures are graphically sound only.
Handmade statues or sculptures is not a easy task though. One should do lots of study and research to make them in terms of size, color, gestures, expressions, mudra (asana), anatomy, props, animials used, messages of war, peace, utensils to fetch water like kalasha, asthamangala, festivals like holi, chariots pulling etc. Statues and Sculptures are VISUAL ART. In anicient and medieval time, religion and education are taught with these artworks when there’s no facility of audiovisual, animation and online system. In present time also we can study the past times (history) with the help of these statues and sculptures. Non native Nepali speakers can also understand, read and study these monuments.
Art is for all. Replication and copy work of art is done since many centuries. But in statues and sculptures, it is not the same case. Artist imagination must not disfigure the original figure i.e. prototype must be same as original one. For example Aparmita must look like Aparmita in terms of gestures and expressions as explained in Bodhisattvas. Microscopic study must be done and skilled artisans are required to make perfect statues and sculptures. imartisan makes an attempt to preserve these traditional metal crafts work.
Home is a beautiful place for everybody. Most people around the world spends lots of money in building house or decorating house. But people are searching for inexpensive metal statues and metal sculptures for decoration of their room. We STRONGLY recommend to spend some shares of their investment in purchasing handmade metal statues and sculptures for decoration process. It will be the one time investment and the metal statue and sculpture will décor your home, office, workplace, hotels, restaurants, airlines, etc. and in that way you are also supporting in preserving the culture, art and history of sacred country, Nepal.
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