Visual Description and Theme
Elemental Expressionism
This is a bold, large-scale work executed in a style that blends Figurative Expressionism with Surrealism. The artist uses oil on canvas with strong, thick strokes and non-naturalistic colors to give the figures an elemental, spiritual quality. The overall effect is dramatic and emotionally charged.
Composition and Stark Contrast
The painting is dominated by an extreme contrast in both form and color:
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The Figure: A tall, slender male figure stands prominently on the right. His body is defined by muscular, elongated forms rendered in vivid cobalt blues, greens, and purples. His head is angular and severe, giving him the appearance of a supernatural being or a personification of the wind itself.
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The Horse/Animal: On the left, a heavy, dark mass of deep blue and black paint represents an animal, likely the Mongolian horse. The figure’s hand rests on the animal’s back, suggesting a powerful, symbiotic bond.
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The Background: The backdrop is split dramatically: a large area of intense, vibrant golden yellow (symbolizing the vast, sunlit steppe) and a deep, turbulent blue and black field on the far left (representing shadow, storm, or the heavy weight of the environment). This contrast emphasizes the psychological and physical tension of the steppe environment.
Theme
As suggested by the title, “TALIIIN SALKHI II” is an abstract and visceral meditation on the elemental connection between man, the horse, and the powerful, sweeping forces of the steppe wind. The figures are not merely people, but embodiments of freedom, power, and the spiritual energy of the Mongolian landscape.