Tsherin Sherpa with Spirits (Metamorphosis, 2019-2020
Traditional Thankga painted by Tsherin Sherpa (not exhibited at HoMA)
Enlightened Smoothies, c. 2003, Tsherin Sherpa (not exhibited at HoMA)
Modern Prayer Flag, 2009, Tsherin Sherpa (not exhibited at HoMA)
A naked figure with a big belly, all white, surrounded by translated advertising slogans in beautiful gold English words written with Tibetan-like script in the background. This image is an example of Sherpa’s early attempts at artistically integrating his Tibet-Nepalese background with modern cultural images that he experienced in the U.S.A.
Mahakala, 19th century, Tibet. Honolulu Museum of Art
DETAIL: Untitled, 2012. Nimbus detail including an image of a radioactive, toxic, biohazard icon, the Dalai Lama, two lovers, a joker, etc.
DETAIL: Spirits (Metamorphosis), 2019-20, playing with the butterflies/transforming into a new cultural maturity via the strength of the original culture
UPAYA: Expedient Means
Winner Takes All, 2016, Gold-plated cast bronze, Tsherin Sherpa
This Is Not a Rorschach Test, 2023 Gold leaf, acrylic, and ink on canvas. Tsherin Sherpa
Untitled, 2025. Tsherin Sherpa
DETAIL: Untitled, 2017, What kind of world will they inherit?
Interconnected and Indivisible, 2025. White gold leaf, acrylic, and ink on canvas. Tsherin Sherpa
DETAIL: Muted Expressions, 2022 (Nepal), bronze, Tsherin Sherpa
Nothing is Random or Accidental, 2003. White gold leaf, acrylic, and ink on canvas.
Emotion Leads to Action and Action Creates Results, 2025. Acrylic and ink on canvas.
Portrait of Spirits, 2025, White gold leaf, acrylic, and ink on canvas.
DETAIL: Himalayan Spirits (2021) TSHERIN SHERPA, gold, acrylic, and ink
DETAIL: Himalayan Spirits (2021) TSHERIN SHERPA, gold, acrylic, and ink
DETAIL: Himalayan Spirits (2021) TSHERIN SHERPA, gold, acrylic, and ink
DETAIL: Himalayan Spirits (2021) TSHERIN SHERPA, gold, acrylic, and ink
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