Magnificence of the mountains

To mark the first International Sagar matha (Mt Everest) Day a Photo and Art exhibition was held at Nepal Tourism Board from May 29 to June 1. The photos displayed are those of Korean photographer and poet Kim Hyoung Hyo and the paintings have been made by B K Nar Bahadur. It was amidst a function that poet Manjul and artist Madan Chitrakar had inagurated the exhibition.
The photos and paintings capture the beauty all along the way from Lukla to Everest Base Camp. Describing his photos and experience Hyo said, “I had done some research on Mt Everest in Korea only and the fascinating history it holds and the fact that even we are Mongolians got me interested to go there.” “Namche bazaar and its nearby villages and are quite similar to Korean villages, even the people look alike,” he added. His pictures have captured the magnificent beauty of the mountains, prayer flags and the villages.
As for Bahadur who mostly does paintings in bright and contrasting colours, in this exhibition he has used a slightly different approach. “I have tried to show more details, I was very much impressed with the beautiful landscapes, the peace and serenity that prevails there,” he said. From mountains, to little flowers found along the way his paintings depict life and beauty of the mountainous region.
The photos and paintings will be displayed at UWTC, fourth floor on June 7 & 8.
The Himalayan Times 02 Jun, 2008