Ragini Upadhyay Grela
Ragini Upadhyay Grela (b. 1961) is a painter and printmaker, with a degree in Painting from the Lucknow Arts and Crafts College, India. Grela is perhaps one of the most well-known and prolific Nepali artists of her generation, with over sixty solo shows and numerous national and international exhibitions to her credit.
Her artwork bravely takes on gender, identity and sexuality, while referencing mythological narratives and utilising a sly sense of satire. Her work is found in various public and private collections worldwide, including the Bradford Museum (United Kingdom), the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (Japan) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Nepal).