Thangka painting is sacred, strict, and slow. In choosing this ancient form, Yangchen Dolker makes a quiet stand against a world that demands speed.
Artists
Yangchen Dolker (Govt College of Arts, Chandigarh)
Medium
Emulsion on Cotton
Venue
Vallabhdas Kanji Limited (VKL) Warehouse, Mattancherry, Fort Kochi, Kerala
Landmark: Opposite Canara Bank, Near Mattancherry Government Hospital
Timings
10AM to 6PM (Mon to Sunday)
Till March 31st, 2026
About
Working from the traditional lineage of Thangka—a form with sacred grammar often inseparable from spiritual and meditative practice—Yangchen brings contemporary touches while remaining rooted in tradition. She draws inspiration from local language and customs, presenting images of the female deities Dolkar (White Tara) and Jamyang (Manjushree).
Her practice confronts the fast-paced urbanization unsettling her region. In choosing an art form that takes time and demands slowness, her perseverance becomes quiet resistance.
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