Portraiture and Identity
QUEEN (2004)
This striking Figurative Expressionist portrait focuses on a sense of psychological depth and authority.
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Attire: The subject wears a traditional, dramatic Mongolian headpiece featuring curved elements with yellow, red, and black stripes.
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Palette: Her robes are rendered in rich, deep shades of indigo, purple, and teal, defined by strong black outlines.
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Emotion: Her complexion is stylized with a pale blue/green tone, suggesting majesty and mystery.
CONTENTED LADY (2005)
An intimate study of emotion using fragmented, colorful form.
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Cubist Technique: The face is split into a vibrant pink illuminated side and a deep shadow side.
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Posturing: The subject’s hands are clasped near her chin, emphasizing quiet reflection and serenity.
The Spirit of the Horse
STALLION AND MARE (2005)
A forceful work that captures the raw energy of the Mongolian horse through Cubist-Expressionist techniques.
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Texture: The artist uses thick impasto to fragment the horses into angular planes.
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Palette: Forest green, dark blue, and deep purple contrast with a striking red segment, conveying wild energy.
COLT 1 (2008)
This work celebrates youthful vitality by setting a stylized, geometric colt against a high-value background.
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Iconography: The colt is set against a metallic gold background, suggesting its immense cultural and traditional value.
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Segmentation: The horse’s body is built from interlocking segments of blue, green, and white.
Landscape and Movement
NOMAD (2007)
A monumental landscape that emphasizes the scale of the Mongolian terrain against human journey.
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The Mountains: Imposing peaks in purples and ochres dominate the canvas with craggy texture.
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The Caravan: A diminutive group of nomads travers a pale foreground, emphasizing the resilience required for this lifestyle.
NAADAM (2003)
This piece captures the exhilaration of the traditional Mongolian horse racing festival.
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Motion: Energetic brushstrokes depict riders in mid-gallop, using vibrant red and blue robes against a deep indigo sky.
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Environment: The ground is rendered in horizontal strokes of yellow and red, suggesting the dust kicked up by speed.