Thimphu-based artist Tandin Chophel has been awarded BE OPEN Art’s Regional Artist of the Month for South Asia for March, completing the trio of finalists vying for the title of Regional Artist for South Asia. This honor follows Khando Wangmo (Bhutan, February) and Malinda Jayasinghe (Sri Lanka, January) in BE OPEN’s three-month initiative celebrating emerging artistic talent from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Chophel, who has been drawing and painting since 2018, captivated voters with his evocative explorations of the relationship between human emotions and the natural world, rendered in oil, acrylic, and watercolor. Despite lacking formal art training, Tandin’s dedication to self-education through the study of master artists has shaped his distinct style, allowing him to capture the subtle and timeless essence of nature with ever-evolving brushstrokes and color palettes.
Tandin Chophel now joins Wangmo and Jayasinghe in the running for the overall title of Regional Artist for South Asia. The ultimate winner, determined by a combination of public and BE OPEN community votes, will be awarded a €500 prize.