Danger Dogs from Nepal – Folk Art from the Himalayas

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Manoj

Manoj is from the Lakeside district of the resort town of Pokhara.

He was recommended by a local motorcycle mechanic for his

prowess with gas tank art. Indeed, I more often see him riding

around town with his motorcycle than in his shop.

He puts a glow around his Danger Dogs, and uses a palette of

pastels that is his alone. He is part of a group of Lakeside artists

that would sit around and compare their Danger Dogs. Good for

me as this competition fostered good art.

His brother is a well-known musician in the area, and also paints.

His earlier work is signed M. Arts, and it was only after much

cajoling that he began to sign his own name.