Meet Karma Wangdi, Asha, and understand how he started as one of the pioneer artist in Bhutan.
Born in Dagana and brought up in Thimphu. Artist Kama Wangdi, fondly known as Asha Kama underwent his apprenticeship with the National Fine Arts Centre and an on the job training with the National Handicrafts Design Centre in Thimphu, Bhutan. Asha Kama completed his education in BA (Hon’s) in Communication Media (Design pathway) from Kent Institute of Art and Design, University of Kent, United Kingdom.
Asha Kama, founder of VAST, Bhutan is a passionate artist who believes that art can be a powerful medium to tackle many social ills. A true volunteer Asha Kama is also a recipient of the Award of the National Order of Merit, gold medal by His Majesty the King of Bhutan for outstanding contribution in arts and voluntary service for the children and young people of Bhutan in 2010.
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Special thanks to Poh Cheng
Produced by Druk Asia - Bhutan Travel Specialist
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