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Sunila Bajracharya

  • 1337 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901, USA
  • Studio #28

About The Artist

Artist Statement

As a figurative artist, I am deeply drawn to the human form—its mystery, beauty, and infinite connections. My work explores texture, emotion, and the unpredictable nature of creation. Every tool I use—brush, pencil, clay, rusted metal, or prickly wire—leaves a unique mark, contributing to the raw, organic surfaces that define my visual language.

Art is my meditation. It is where I meet my unconscious mind and release emotion—joy, sorrow, fear, or excitement. Each piece is a reflection of life experiences, shaped by struggle, discovery, and spontaneity. Even when I revisit a composition, the result is always new, layered with unexpected meaning.

I embrace the unknown. I listen—to my inner voice and to the materials. Through this process, I find freedom, authenticity, and a deeper connection to the essence of being.

Art Medium(s)

Acrylic Paint, Drawing, Sculpture

Studio Information

Building Name

Art Works Downtown

Studio Or Unit Number

Studio #28

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Exhibitions & Press

Group Exhibitions

International Art Workshop and Exhibition

2019
International Art Exchange – Art Workshop and Art Exhibition, Shanghai, China

2006
“Khulla Dhoka”, Siddhartha Art Gallery – In Memory of IBSEN Workshop at the Residence of the Norwegian Ambassador
“Loktantra” – Workshop in Kathmandu
In Memory of Legendary Artist R.N. Joshi – Workshop in Lalitpur

2004
“Numanfung” – Workshop organized by Numanfung Film Unit
7-Day Meditation Art Workshop at Osho Tapoban

2003
Women Artists Workshop organized by Nepal Kalakar Samaj

2002
Kala Karyashala – Organized by Lalit Kala Sangam, Biratnagar
“Kala Upaban” Workshop & Exhibition – Organized by Nepal Association of Fine Art (NAFA)

2001
Women Artists Spot Painting Workshop – Organized by Rotary Club of Kathmandu
Field Workshop – Nepal Kalakar Samaj

2000
Prashanta Smriti Workshop – NAFA, Organized by Lions Club of Pashupati

1995
7 Days Field Work – Pokhara, Nepal and Bangladesh

1993
Collage Painting Workshop and Exhibition – Alliance Française

Solo Exhibitions

2014
“Parallel Journeys” – Siddhartha Art Gallery, Nepal

2011
“Combination” – San Geronimo West Gallery
“Essentially Female” – Gallery Café Arrivederci, CA/USA

2010
“Untitled” – Art Works Downtown, CA, USA

2009
“Wisdom” – Gallery Café Arrivederci, CA/USA

2007
“Mother Nature” – Gallery Without Walls, International Museum of Women, San Francisco
“Wisdom” – San Geronimo Valley Gallery, CA/USA

2005
“Perception of Time” – Lazimpat Gallery, Kathmandu, Nepal

2002
“Anubhuti” – Sirjana Contemporary Art Gallery, Nepal

Two Person Exhibitions

2013
“Unframed Freedom” – Mine Gallery, CA/USA

2002
Two-Person Show – J Art Gallery, Nepal

2000
Three-Person Show – Lazimpat Gallery, Nepal

1998
Four-Person Show – C.S.I. Gallery, Nepal

Juried Exhibitions

2023
Marinwood Invitational Show, CA

2021
“Harmony” – Juried Exhibition, Artist Within Gallery, CA/USA

2019
“Harmony” – Juried Exhibition, Artist Within Gallery, CA/USA

2018
“Figure Expression” – College of Marin Gallery, CA

2011
Falkirk Annual Juried Show – Falkirk Cultural Center, CA/USA
“Natural Palette” – Invited Artist Only, Marin Art Gallery, CA/USA
“Go Figure” – Marin Art Gallery, CA/USA

2010–2011
Marin County Fine Arts and Crafts National Juried Exhibition – CA/USA

Wearable Art Show

2006
Living Canvas – Wearable Art Show

2006–2008
“The Gallery Without Walls” – Kiran Bhawan, Sanepa, Nepal
Gale Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
“The Gallery Without Walls” – Bhutan

Selected Group Exhibitions – USA & Abroad

2025,2024, 2022, 2016, 2019
Marin Open Studios – CA/USA

2024
Art Works Downtown at Gallery Route One – Point Reyes, CA

2022
Small Works – Juried Show, Art Works Downtown, San Rafael

2020
“Shieno – Being Together” – Online Sculpture and Ceramic Group Exhibition, Classic Gallery
“Beyond Pandemic – Art Connects People” – Online Exhibition, Classic Gallery, Nepal

2011
Annual Member Show – Marin Art Gallery, CA/USA
Fairfax Eco Fest – CA
“Pin-Up Show” – College of Marin
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Café Aurora, CA/USA

2008–2011
18th–20th Annual Spring Art Show – San Geronimo, CA/USA

2005–2010
7th–12th International Kunstausstellung – Modern Art & Art Medicine, Germany

2008
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Belgium

2007
Reflection & Reality II – SomArts Cultural Center, San Francisco
Reflection & Reality III – Gallery Twenty Five, USA
Open Art Studio – Palo Alto Studio, Palo Alto, USA
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Gandhara Gallery, Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Imagine” – Marin Art and Garden Center, USA

2003
5th International Art Exhibition – Gallery Dikmayer, Berlin, Germany

2002
10th Asia Biennale – Bangladesh

Selected Group Exhibitions – Nepal

2009
15th Anniversary – Kasthamandap Arts Group Show, Nepal

2006
“Khulla Dhoka” – Siddhartha Art Gallery
“Loktantra” – Exhibition at NAFA
“In Memory of IBSEN” Exhibition – Kathmandu
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Chautara Art Gallery, Holland
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – The Art Shop, Durbar Marg
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – GTZ Office, Sanepa
“7 Young Artists from Kathmandu” – Chautara Gallery, Holland
Anniversary Art Exhibition – Buddha Gallery

2005
Kasthamandap Group Show – Den Blank, Belgium
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Colombo, Sri Lanka
“Reflection of Reality” – New Delhi, India

2004
“Contemporary Women Artists in Nepal” – NAFA
Buddha Gallery
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Gallery Moksh
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – Lazimpat Gallery

2003–2006
Camlin Art Competition – Organized by Camlin Art Foundation, India

2002
“Children Without Art” – Jasutara Art Foundation

2001
Kasthamandap Arts Group Show – J Art Gallery

1999
Rangalal Bangdel Smriti Art Exhibition – Nepal Art Council

1996–2005
National Art Exhibition – Nepal Association of Fine Arts

1994
X-Mas Collection – Srijana Art Gallery
Group 37 Art Exhibition – Nepal Art Council
“Vision 51” – Fine Art Campus

1993
“Relief Disaster” – Sirjana Contemporary Art Gallery

1992
T.U. Day Art Exhibition – Fine Arts Campus

Awards

Second Place, A Celebration of Contrasts, Falkirk Cultural Center (2026)
Honorable Mention, Marinwood Spring Show, Marinwood, San Rafael (2024)
Honorable Mention, National Chair Exhibition, Civic Center (2020)

Education

Description

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Fine Art College, Nepal — 1999
Continuing Education / Art Studies, College of Marin, California — 2010–2018

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