Pema “Tintin” Tshering

Pema “Tintin” Tshering (b.1985) is a multidisciplinary Bhutanese artist whose work spans painting, sculpture, film, illustration, and design. Blending traditional thangka forms and Buddhist symbolism with abstract and contemporary styles, Tintin reimagines Bhutanese visual culture through a modern lens. His art challenges the familiarity of traditional Buddhist imagery, using it instead to explore themes of identity, emotion, and impermanence. As a leading voice in Bhutan’s contemporary art scene, Tintin bridges tradition and modernity, offering deeply reflective, conceptually rich works that invite viewers to engage with Bhutan’s evolving cultural and spiritual narratives.