TSULTRIM NORBU
Cloisonne Thangka Master
Tsultrim Norbu is a native Tibetan originated from Chamdo, Tibet Autonomous Region, China and has always been fascinated by Thangka art. The master officially began his journey in 2000 through painting in Tibetan Buddhism temples. He then became an apprentice of Mensa School of Thangka Master Couchon Tsering in 2005, and in 2010, he mastered the craftsmanship of cloisonné filigree. After more than a decade of endeavour, Norbu developed his uniquely dynamic Cloisonne Thangka art technique which fascinates and moves the imagination of audiences and collectors worldwide.
Apr 2024 - "Beloved Jewel on the Lotus", Cloisonne Thangka Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong
Mar 2024 - "Beloved Jewel on the Lotus", Cloisonne Thangka Solo Exhibition, Singapore
Mar 2023 - "Pursuit of Ishvara", Cloisonne Thangka Solo Exhibition, Singapore
Jul 2022 to Jun 2024 - "Peony", Cloisonne Education Display, Hong Kong Palace Museum
Jun to Sep 2021 - Debut Cloisonne Thangka Solo Exhibition, Hong Kong
Orgyen Gyurmey
Qinghai-Yushu, China
Orgyen Gyurmey was fond of painting since childhood. In 2010, he met Norbu who was teacher of Cloisonne Thangka in his school. Orgyen's first encounter with Cloisonne Thangka deeply fascinated him. Eventually, he officially became an apprentice at Tsultrim Norbu Tibetan Thangka and Arts Atelier in 2019. His enthusiasm for Cloisonne Thangka grows day by day, and he is determined to pursue his dream in becoming an excellent Cloisonne Thangka artist.
Tse Sok
Qinghai-Yushu, China
Tse Sok first encountered Cloisonne Thangka through Tsultrim Norbu in 2011 and developed a fond interest in it. He joined as an apprentice at Tsultrim Norbu Tibetan Thangka and Arts Atelier in 2018. He hopes to become a Cloisonne Thangka artisan, promote Tibetan art and culture, and help underprivileged Tibetan families.
Apprentice Team
Karma Samdup
Qinghai-Yushu, China
Karma Samdup has been passionate about calligraphy and painting since the tender age of ten. However, due to various constraints, he was limited to practising these arts only on the ground. At the age of sixteen, he had the opportunity to learn from seasoned experts in calligraphy and painting. Karma's artistic journey took a significant turn when he joined Tsultrim Norbu in painting Buddhist temples at the age of nineteen. In 2016, he began learning Cloisonne Thangka under Tsultrim Norbu's guidance, and in 2023, he officially became an apprentice at Tsultrim Norbu Tibetan Thangka and Arts Atelier. Karma Samdup aspires to make a positive impact on the world through his captivating paintings and elegant calligraphy.
Debby Shing
Hong Kong SAR, China
Debby Shing first encountered cloisonne craftsmanship from Tibetan Thangka Master Tsultrim Norbu in Qinghai-Yushu, China, in 2018. She developed a profound interest in pursuing the craftsmanship and officially became apprentice to Master Tsultrim Norbu in 2020. She has launched her own cloisonne studio in Hong Kong in 2021, and now delivers cloisonne workshops and creates cloisonne art works, delighting and inspiring many students from all walks of life.