Sonam Bazhu｜Amdo Qiangba School｜Thangka Art Academy Director

【Artist Introduction】

School: Distinguished Thangka artist of Amdo Qiangba School

Position: Director of Tibet Amdo Qiangba School Thangka Art Academy

Status: Leading inheritor of Amdo Qiangba artistic lineage

Specialty: Particularly renowned for Wealth Deity series

【Current Positions】

• Director, Tibet Amdo Qiangba School Thangka Art Academy

• Inheritor, Amdo Qiangba School

【Amdo Qiangba School Characteristics】

• Originated in Qinghai's Amdo region, influential Tibetan Thangka tradition

• Characterized by precise lines, vivid colors, solemn yet graceful depictions

• Figures with full, auspicious appearances and compassionate expressions

• Balances strict Buddhist iconography with refined artistic beauty

【Selected Achievements】

2024: Represented Academy at 4th China Arts & Crafts Expo

2025: Awarded Second Prize at Lhasa Thangka Art Competition for Māyā Devī

Artistic Character: Works stand out for lifelike presence and auspicious quality

Market Status: Works exceedingly rare, highly sought after by collectors

【Artistic Significance】

School Leadership: Leading inheritor of Amdo Qiangba School, Academy Director

Artistic Achievement: Developed highly recognizable personal style, Wealth Deity series particularly famous

Collector Value: Works extremely scarce; Zizai Tang Collection preserves his Wealth Deity series and technically demanding subjects