“At a glance it looks like it’s a celebration. But if you look closely…” 2026 Rubin Art Prize winner Pem Lham (pempoko_art) often centers Moley, a figure from traditional Bhutanese mask dance, in her work. For Pem Lham, Moley has become a way to express “our vulnerability, our strength, our stories.” In this painting from her debut solo exhibition, six women hold pinkies as they perform a traditional dance. But hidden within the celebratory scene are small objects carried for protection—a detail drawn from Pem Lham’s own experience and conversations with other women. “It’s something very small, but it’s the reality we live with on a daily basis,” Pem Lham says. Explore more of Pem Lham’s practice in the full video on YouTube via the link in bio. #PemLham #BhutaneseArt #ContemporaryArt