Weaving memory and labour into form

In his first solo exhibition ‘Tānā Bānā’, artist Tashi Lama translates the quiet endurance of Nepal’s carpet weavers—his own parents among them—into a visual language of texture, repetition, and remembrance.

‘Tānā Bānā’, Tashi Lama’s debut solo exhibition at Siddhartha Art Gallery, aligns with the country’s current mood by not exposing its viewers to sensory bombardment—loud colours, chaotic installations, or overwhelming narratives. It offers what we need right now: quiet reflection, deliberate rhythm, and works that breathe through repetition rather than spectacle.