I myself worked with colleagues and alumni of Department of Arts and Design during pandemic to connect Art and Engineering. I am sure Art & Design will enter in to all sectors of society for establishing our identity and overall satisfaction. Even at the time of the pandemic crisis, the determination and dedication of the Department of Art & Design and its students, managed to continue their academic practices and culminated in the BFA exhibition project "Perception", an exceptional Art exhibition, an impressive example of interdisciplinary art practices, thought-provoking and problem-solving innovative creations.

Congratulations and best wishes!

Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa
Vice Chancellor
Kathmandu University

This is yet another instance of how the Department of Art and Design has converted a crisis into an opportunity. Even a crisis like Covid-19 couldn’t stop the students, teachers and the staff of the department to come up with this most exciting web-based exhibition of their artworks.

Excellent example of innovation and creativity!

Congratulations!

Prof. Dr. Sagar Raj Sharma
Dean
School of Arts
Kathmandu University

BFA exhibition 2020, ‘Perception’ is a testament of the constant hard work of the graduating students and their mentors in the midst of pandemic, which is therefore highly commendable and will be observed as special edition. Due to COVID- 19 pandemic, the BFA exhibition Project is launched through web portal instead of physical show, making it as an opportunity to showcase to the larger audience. The Artworks presented in this exhibition reflects and communicates diverse perception, perspectives and problem solving attitude of the different individuals and will remembered as an admirable achievement in the field of Nepalese contemporary art and design. KUart team extends heartfelt congratulations to the graduating students and best wishes for their future creative journey.

KIRTI KAUSHAL JOSHI
Head of Department
School of Arts
Department of Art and Design
Kathmandu University

KU Art and Design is pleased to present another edition of the BFA Exhibition Project by the class of 2020. This exhibition is an accumulation of their four years of the academic year. This is the time when the students show their talents and creativity as they have worked for four years towards their degree.

Covid-19 spread all over the world on the verge of their final academic year. The whole world slowed down and it was a moment of a pause to reflect. Eight students from Studio Art and thirteen students from Graphic Communication Design has developed a project where their thoughts, skill, and imagination come into a form. In their final project, the forms and contents are a vital reflection. Students are allowed to develop their projects in Studio Art on the basis of their experience, thinking, and emotions. However, they are encouraged to carry out research related to their multidisciplinary subject. In Graphic Communication, students deal with problem-solving projects and develop a final project that includes the subject and design to the core of communication.

Creation and destruction are inevitable. This pandemic has brought the opportunity to engage with the self. We rise from the adversity that flowing immense energy to create and we continue to do so.

PRATIMA THAKALI

Lecturer, Studio Art
Kathmandu University
School of Arts,
Department of Art and Design

BFA Exhibition Project is the major event to compile and showcase the outcome of the Bachelor Course. The course provides Studio Arts and Graphic Communication as majors along with vivid electives. As the courses demand more intensive exercise to clarity of concept, strategies and responsibilities. Theory and practical subjects are offered to integrate and build better confidence and understanding in the area of study. Students are encouraged to carry their projects independently as well as team for dummy or real clients projects.

There is no doubt that the effort taken by the students, faculties and staffs are incredible as always. This time approaches became quite different, to attain the aim. The challenges became a new perspective to perceive the further perception.

This batch of students showed an extra ordinary dedication to their work during the period of pandemic, which is very recommendable. We really appreciate for your effort. We really are grateful to those who are directly or indirectly supporting students during the time. Wishing students for the more successful journey ahead we would like to say we are privileged to become a part of your journey.

Kirti Man Shakya
Faculty, Graphic Communication
Kathmandu University
School of Arts,
Department of Art and Design