Tsherin Sherpa, Untitled, 2017, platinum leaf, gold leaf, acrylic and ink on canvas, diptych, 48 x 72 in. The KaoWilliams Family Collection.

Tsherin Sherpa (b. 1968), Seeds of Compassion, 2014, acrylic and ink on canvas, 48 x 48 in. The KaoWilliams Family Collection.

exhibition

01.20.24 - 04.28.24

Tsherin Sherpa: Different Worlds

Tsherin Sherpa: Different Worlds presents the captivating artworks of Tsherin Sherpa, a globally renowned contemporary artist. Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tsherin Sherpa emigrated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1998. The artist’s work is grounded in his personal experiences within the Himalayan Diaspora and his rigorous training as a thangka painter (traditional Buddhist art).

Upon relocating to the United States, Sherpa encountered new artistic influences, which led him to develop a distinctive artistic practice that seamlessly blends his traditional upbringing with contemporary perspectives.

Exhibition Sponsors
Diana Bugg and Jim Bertlesman
Nancy Fee
Jeanne Walker Harvey
Bonnie and Tom Herman
Pat Meier-Johnson and Russell Johnson
Leslie and Mac McQuown
Birgitta and Dom Paino
Dana Simpson-Stokes and Ken Stokes
Elaine and Graham Smith
Sonoma Grille and Bar
Sonoma Tourism Improvement District
The KHR Family Fund

Organized by the Monterey Museum of Art, Monterey, California

Support for the Monterey Museum of Art’s exhibition, Different Worlds: Tsherin Sherpa was generously provided by Laura and John Gamble, and Adriana and Bill Hayward.

About the artist

about the artist

Tsherin Sherpa

Tsherin Sherpa explores the intersections of cultural heritage, personal experiences, and global influences through his art, creating a visual language that resonates with audiences worldwide. Sherpa has exhibited across the United States, Europe, and Asia—including representing Nepal in its inaugural participation at the Venice Biennale in 2022. He has also been part of Yokohama Triennale (2020); Yinchuan Biennale (2018); Kathmandu Triennale (2017); Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, Brisbane (2015-16); and Dhaka Art Summit (2014). In 2023, Tsherin Sherpa was honored with the Asia Arts Game Changer Award by the Asia Society for his significant contribution to contemporary art.

Press

Nepalese Artist Tsherin Sherpa Brings Contemporary Buddhist Art to CaliforniaJustin Whitaker, BuddhistDoor Global

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art presents "Tsherin Sherpa"Emma Molloy, Sonoma Index Tribune

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