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Tenzin Gyurmey Dorjee (b. 1987) is currently based in Himachal Pradesh, India. His work explores the paradoxes embedded in seemingly ordinary aspects of life. As a transnational citizen of Himalayan culture, Gyurmey’s art reflects the encounters and separations shaped by his migratory journey. Carrying fragments of memories and histories, he navigates the present, using detailed depictions of family, friends, and relatives to reflect on the state of cultural intersections in the age of globalization. Through his works, Gyurmey reflects on how disparate cultures merge and coexist in the contemporary world, showcasing the evolving nature of Himalayan culture from the past to the present. In doing so, he aims to create a psychological connection between the viewer and the work, with this spiritual bond across dimensions being a core concept of his artistic process.