Rajan Shakya

Rajan Shakya, a master sculptor, began his creative journey at thirteen. Initially working under the direction and guidance of his father, he then went on to study with the respected and honored Paubha painter D.P. Lama while earning a degree in civil engineering. Rajan honed his skills as an apprentice for the late SFddhi Raj Shakya. These experiences allowed him to establish his own reputation and career. Rajan is among the few artisans credited with the survival and preservation of the ancient Newari version of lost-wax casting.

An exemplary teacher, Rajan has taught throughout Nepal and been a key artisan in international workshops in Lhasa and Thailand. Awarded an international grant from the United States Embassy in Dhaka, Rajan was able to share his in-depth knowledge of casting with a group of visiting Bangledeshi students. He is nationally recognized for his restoration work (lasting over ten years) of four- and six-foot Buddha statues in Nepal's most famous temples and bihals. His individual masterpieces grace private and public collections throughout the world.

Rusam Amatya

Rusam Amatya earned his bachelor's degree in science at Tribuvan University. Following nine years of training in bronze casting under the tutelage of the honorable Bhim Shakya, and pencil sketch art under Master Prem Man Chitrakar, he has created some of his finest sculptures. Working independently in their respective studios, Rusam Amatya and Rajan Shakya combine their artistic abilities to complete their masterworks. A passionate and devoted Buddhist, Rusam's daily practice of spiritual meditation bolsters his ability to finish raw statues with fine polishing and intricate lines. A fluid communication between creator and creation that enables him to take the piece to unforeseen and masterful results.