The late Mr. Indra Pradhan is one of the founding artists who have pioneered the concept of modern art in Nepal. He was the prominent member of the SKIB artist group established in 1971 A.D. We are very much fortunate to witness the age of artists such as Mr. Pradhan who was unrelentingly passionate about contemporary art and artists. The artists today can gain inspiration from his paintings and continue the legacy left behind by tremendous artist Mr. Pradhan.

The late Indra Pradhan was born in 1944 A.D. in Ilaam, Mechi, Nepal and passed away in 1995 A.D. Pradhan attended Sir J. J. School of Art, Bombay in 1964 A.D. and completing his Diploma of Arts in 1970 A.D. After the completion of his diploma, he completed a short Mural painting course.

Throughout his 25 years of the artistic odyssey, he showcased unique and elegant forms of paintings. His first solo exhibition was in his hometown of Ilaam, Nepal in 1969 A.D. He was one of the prominent members of SKIB, along with Shashi Bikram Shah, Krishna Manandhar, and Batsa Gopal Vaidya, which was an artist group established in 1971 A.D.

Early in Mr. Pradhan 's career, he experimented with various styles, such as Plein Air, realism, and abstraction, concentrating primarily on abstract expressionism. His style was to create harsh allegorical juxtapositions, by depicting both figurative and non-figurative styles on the one canvas; giving his work powerful emotive equality. The theme of his wor deals with the complexity of ritual and cultural values and explores the ineffable concepts of love, mystery and divinity. 

In the memory of great artists like Mr. Pradhan, Bikalpa Art Center showcased the exhibition of Modern Art in Nepal in Panorama 60’s: Pioneers of Nepali Modernism Art Exhibition. In order to honor the memory and legacy of Mr. Indra Pradhan, Bikalpa Art Center aspires to feature his work in the current exhibition.