Kathmandu, Oct. 27 -- Robert Powell's drawing of the courtyard facade of Kuthu Math in Bhaktapur is a prime example of his singular style: light enters from the left and the contrast between surface and shadow accentuate the depth of the carvings, guiding the viewer's eyes.

The windows are the many eyes on the wall, some open and some closed, some watchful and some resting. The blackness behind the openings contours the face and enhances the intricate latticework. There is a stillnessto the painting, but wait: is that a flying pigeon frozen in time under the second-floor window?Theretrospective exhibition at Taragaon Museum is a tribute to Robert Powell who died in Thailand on 16 December 2020. It is also a celebration of talent that she...