Copper Forming

Rabindra Shakya comes from a long family tradition of metal workers. He and his craftsmen practice the traditional craft of Thodya (embossing in metal sheet) Majha (giving complete form) as it is called in Newari. The forms follow strict geometric rules and yet when the work is complete, one barely notices the matrix of shapes that are foundations of the statue. The workshop, Image Atelier produce large and small sculptures for religious practices as well as decorative elements for traditional buildings.