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Paintings
My painting methods mostly involve oil and acrylic paints used on canvas sheets and other painting papers. I am often inspired by the works of European artists such as Monet, Picasso, Cézanne and Da Vinci.
My paintings allow me to express my thoughts, ideas and feelings on topics ranging from the female body, historical figures, Buddhist philosophies such as emptiness and much more. People often remark on the stark imagery and color of my paintings. 
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Growing up as the daughter of an accomplished Tibetan Buddhist sculptor, I naturally developed a deep affinity for sculpture from an early age. Surrounded by the rhythm of clay, tools, and form, I taught myself to sculpt, shaping my own artistic path with curiosity and dedication.
My sculptural works span a range of materials: clay, bronze, wire, wax, and fiberglass-each chosen for its unique ability to express texture, movement, and spirit. A central focus of my sculptural practice has been the portrayal of Tibetan historical and cultural figures, especially characters from the 11th-century epic of King Gesar. I have also created works that honor and narrate the everyday lives of Tibetan Drokpa communities, preserving their stories in form and gesture. 
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Sketches
Sketch art mainly presents an opportunity for me to depict images of art that have been created over the ages by masters whom I consider as my teachers. Among the various art works I admire, Michelangelo's pieces stand out the most by far and is heavily reflected in my personal sketch work. Though my sketch practice is more recent, compared to sculpture and painting, I enjoy this medium quite a bit as well. I believe that the practice of sketch art, when carefully studied, can enhance my other works by adding more nuance and depth to my practice. With just a pencil and paper, one can create so much more!
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Studio Perspectives
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Major Exhibitions & Showcases
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Rubin Museum | New York City, USA
Years: 2023 & 2024 
This object from the Rubin Museum’s collection is presented in the Reimagine exhibition in dialogue with Self-portrait — Life/My Daughter, My Son and I and Self-portrait — Green Tara, inviting new ways of encountering traditional Himalayan art.
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Khadhok Arts| Dharamsala, HP, India
Years: 2024 & 2025 
Rooted in the teachings of Yeshe (ཡེ་ཤེས།), her work reaches beyond the visible world, tracing the vastness of mind and universe. Featured in “ཡིད་བཞིན། – As the Mind Wishes”, Khadhok’s 3rd annual group exhibition, where over 20 Tibetan artists navigate the space between vision and reality, reimagining what it means to be human in a divided world.
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Smithsonian Folk|Washington, DC, USA
Year: 2000 
In 2000, I was invited for a week to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, where I showcased my sculptures and offered live workshops. I was deeply moved and inspired by the many people who connected with and appreciated my work.
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2004: Exhibitor, 76th Foirexpo Niort & Himalayan Culture Exhibition (France); Featured in Five Press Interviews
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