Assembly

Visual Description and Theme

Epic Scale and Composition

This is the largest work in the series, presenting an epic, panoramic view of a massive gathering or historical battle/procession. The artist utilizes the full expanse of the canvas to depict hundreds of small, stylized figures, banners, and ships arranged in a complex, bird’s-eye perspective. The dense composition and multitude of elements evoke the style of medieval chronicles or large historical murals.

Color, Detail, and Style

• The Scene: The central area is dominated by a vast blue space, representing water or a massive central gathering ground, surrounded by high, colorful terrain. The perspective is highly stylized and non-naturalistic, allowing the artist to depict numerous activities simultaneously.

• The Figures: The figures are tiny, yet clearly delineated in reds, yellows, and white, forming massed military, spiritual, or civic formations. They are arranged around a large central structure or temple complex.

• The Landscape: The surrounding landscape is a vibrant, mountainous terrain rendered in rich, deep colors: burnt orange, ochre, forest green, and dark blue. These land formations frame the central action, giving the assembly a sense of being protected or contained by the natural environment.

• Style Synthesis: The style is unique: it applies a modern, thick oil on canvas technique to a compositional layout and narrative complexity usually found in traditional Asian miniature painting or historical thangka art.

Theme

“ASSEMBLY” is a grand statement about Mongolian history, collective strength, and national identity. It likely refers to a historical moment of great importance—a council, a massive spiritual pilgrimage, or a military mobilization—emphasizing the unity and coordinated effort of the people. The sheer scale and detail communicate the gravity and spectacle of the event.