The Nepali who has made public installation art his forte has returned once more from the United States to his motherland for a series of exhibitions on his recurring theme of peace.

After a highly successful exhibition at Hanuman Dhoka in 2001, Duwadi will kick off his shows this year with a public art installation called "Remembering Peace" at Rani Pokhari 26-30 October 2002. He then goes on to Pharping to work on a unique Peace Grove concept 2-9 November.

The Ranipokhari installation uses art to express the Nepali people's aspiration for peace. As a metaphor for renewal and healing, herbal flowering trees and fruit trees will be planted in jute bags around Rani Pokhari. "It symbolises the hopes for peace and regeneration in Nepal and across the world," says Duwadi.

The saplings will form a Peace Grove around Rani Pokhari, and on 2 November other saplings will be taken to Pharping for another Peace Grove forest reserve which will be maintained by Sarki and Kami women from the Seshnarayan Village Community.