Kathmandu, Apr. 5: A solo art exhibition by young artist of Chitwan Tam Bahadur Pun began at Nepal Art Council recently.

The three-day exhibition organized by the society upliftment and Human Inspiration Centre (SUHIC) Chitwan displays 28 works of art made of roots of trees.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly Chiranjivi Prasad Rijal, while inaugurating the exhibition, appreciated the efforts of the SUHIC to bring to light talents hidden in the nooks and corners of the country.

The SUHIC youth award instituted by the centre was presented to Reporters Club president Rhishi Dhamala. The award carries a purse of Rs 15,000.

Artist pun said he presented the roots of trees lying useless in artistic forms.

Different had spoken at the programme organized by the SUHIC chairman Binaya Aryal.

Meanwhile in Pokhara, artist Gopal Shrestha is to be presented with this year’s “Lalit Kala award” established by famous artist Durga Baral and conducted by the Pokhareli Youth and Cultural Family.

The award which is presented every two years consists of a purse of Rs 5,000 and a letter of commendation. The award is to be presented to Shrestha at a programme to be organised here on the Nepali new year’s day on April 13.