|
Han Ximin
FOUR Thangka paintings by Golug Sherap, an artist from Xiahe Labuleng Moibao Tibetan Culture and Art Center, Gansu Province, attracted many visitors at this year’s ICIF.
“It took me two years to finish this painting named “Treasure King.” Before you start, you need a week or even a month to meditate, then your draw the lines and paint them with Tibetan paints, which are mainly natural minerals and golden power,” said Sherap on Friday.
A visitor offered 200,000 yuan (US$26,000) for “Treasure King,” but Sherap turned him down, saying the painting cannot be sold at present.
The name Sherap literally means “the seas of wisdom.” His paintings are full of wisdom, just as his name suggests.
Sherap’s works mainly comprise images of the Buddha, and life stories of eminent monks. They display a rich imagination and excellent painting skills.
Sherap, 46, has been painting Thangkas for more than 20 years, and has so far produced more than 400. His portrait of the 10th Panchen Lama was awarded the World Genius Prize in 1999.
|
