Born in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tsherin Sherpa is a trained Thangka painter whose work features Tibetan deities, spirits and narratives imbued with personal experiences from his life and modern day concerns and issues.

Known for blending traditional Tibetan Thangka techniques and motifs with modern art, his signature style of reimagined Thangka paintings transformed into contemporary expressions and forms has garnered international recognition. His artwork has been exhibited in many prestigious art museums in Asia, Europe and the United States. Sherpa is also the first Nepali artist to exhibit at the 59th Venice Biennale this year, and is currently showcasing his first solo museum exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.