I am used to seeing Zake character pieces that tend to be head-on round faces in a cartoon style with lots of light and shade creating depth, so this is something a little different.
The profile portrait of an androgenous person draws more on a realistic version of a character than the cartoon style I am used to from Zake. The hair, in particular (most of his characters are bald), is great to see, demonstrating that Zake is far more than simply a one-trick pony. Definitely an unusual piece from one of the most prolific artists painting in Bristol at the moment. I have updated my gallery of Zake’s work so you can see what I mean.
Natural adventures 
Hey, I’m from the Everest region in Nepal, near Namche — home to the Sherpa community. Just like Zake’s unique and thoughtful portraits bring out the depth in his characters, the people of Namche have their own rich stories and curious ways of life that are truly inspiring. It’s amazing how art and culture, whether in Bristol or the Himalayas, reveal such fascinating human spirit. Would love to share more about the Sherpa habitat and its unique charm sometime!
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Wow, thank you for reaching out and commenting on this post. I was lucky enough to go on rather an exclusive trek in 1990 to Naar and Phugaon and the experience lives with me every day of my life. I didn’t get to see too much Nepalese art, but would be fascinated to learn more. I love the way that public art touches people in so many ways.
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