Shivata-28: Kathmandu opens new painting exhibition aimed at charity
Ragini Upadhaya Grela with guests at painting exhibition Shivata-28 at MCube Gallery, Patan. Photo: Shivata Love Foundation Kathmandu, April 24 Shivata Love Foundation organised an art exhibition titled Shivata-28 that began on Saturday at MCube Gallery, Patan. The exhibition is led by veteran artist Ragini Upadhayay Grela , also the founder and president of the foundation. In the opening ceremony, she said the organisation is working to fulfil the dreams of “many Shivatas”. In 2016, she formed a foundation in honour of her daughter Shivata, who passed away from meningitis B at 20. The organisation’s goals include promoting education for impoverished children, particularly those who live in poverty, as well as other social and philanthropic initiatives. She added, “Even when my only child is far away from me, I am working on fulfilling the dreams of thousands of other children like Shivata and turning my grief into strength.” In the exhibition, there are 36 paintings by 16 art...