The walls of Gallery Nine are filled with women. Thirty paintings by Erina Tamrakar reflect an alternate reality of the conventional Nepali woman. Erina's latest work journeys further on her portrayal of women as a major subject of expression. Her art shows women in perhaps that most dynamic of roles: motherhood. Her subjects are pensive and somewhat aloof, very different from the usual conventional interpretation of the gender. Her women play with a newborn baby, contemplate with their swollen womb or are wrapped in their sense of self. The paintings on display suggest that Erina has worked with open heart and tried to explore many feminine approaches.

The artist's steady hand and use of colours leap out, these paintings show the artist's progress in employing hues and texture to create a sparkling energy. The overall impression is of women content in their existences. Equally appealing are paintings which consist of double and triple canvases composed as sequels.
(Maheswor Acharya)

Reflection and Reality paintings by Erina Tamrakar till 28 February at Gallery Nine, Lazimpat 4428694