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is?” No need to guess, it clearly is meant
to portray G.P.Koirala, prime minister
umpteen times.
‘Mache Kanya’ (Mermaid) is another
relatively big piece, and in this, one
notices an almost ethereal quality of
artistry. The slim mermaid stands
gracefully atop a dolphin and with
another one taking a leap. The mermaid
is well shaped but instead of the face,
there is a gaping yawn-like hole. The
result of all this is a sculpture that reflects
vibrancy and action. It is undoubtedly
one of Narendra’s more imaginative
works. “All my works are sculpted from
one piece,” he further informs. “This is
another reason for my claim that each
is one of its kind in the world.” A
beautiful ‘Bal Sulabh Ganesh’ takes pride
of place in his living room, and makes
for an elegant looking centerpiece.
Narendra B. Shrestha has several racks
full of Nepali literature. And this is as
expected of a man who considers
himself to be a man of words. However,
there is more to it than that. All those
books have covers designed by Narendra
himself and all the designs are in the
form of arty drawings. Some of his
paintings hang on the walls as does a wallhanging
full of commemorative and
Above: Driftwood sculpture displayed
below some of Narendra’s paintings. The
books’ cover drawings were done by him.
Below: The sculptor with a piece that is in
the early stages of being crafted into a
one-of-its-kind work.
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