The District Of Doti - Danaé

A mural is any piece of artwork painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. A distinguishing characteristic of mural painting is that the architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously incorporated into the picture. Some wall paintings are painted on large canvases, which are then attached to the wall. Whether these works can be accurately called "murals" is a subject of some controversy in the art world, but the technique has been in common use since the late 19th century.

Kolor Kathmandu is a familiar name in the valley now. Kolor Kathmandu, known to many, is an initiative of Sattya Media Arts Collective* to create sustainable change through art. All these years the people of Nepal have been exposed to visual noise. Large red political statements have taken over the street walls in Kathmandu. This project aims to make Kathmandu a public art gallery.

Danaé Brissonnet an artist from Canada created this Mural in Kupondol. Her mural represents the district of Doti. She says that she feels enormously inspired by this country and its people. In her words, “I have extensively painted murals in the past but not with such minute attention to details. Nepal inspires me a lot which leads to these intricacies.” (via Nepalsutra)

Just as Danaé, every artist is creating beautiful murals depicting different messages around Kathmandu.

The mural represents the Culture, Lifestyle, wildlife and the diversity of Doti District.