Narasiṃha Nāca

Acrylic on Canvas
182.88 x 121.92 cm
2026

In Roshan Dangol’s Narasiṃha Nāca, the focus is on the dancer’s physical choreography, exhibiting a dynamic posture with extended limbs that convey discipline and training from the Kārtika Nāca tradition. The costume and ritual elements are depicted with precision, highlighting the transformation into Narasiṃha, while the mask’s angle suggests a moment of transition.

Dangol shifts the narrative from dramatic intensity to a state of calm strength, symbolizing the belief in faith and courage prevailing over evil.

Roshan Dangol

Visual Artist

Born in Kathmandu in 1990, Roshan Dangol works across realism and impressionism, with a strong focus on portraiture. Trained at Lalitkala and mentored by senior artist Babu Raja Dyola, his practice is shaped by both discipline and sensitivity.