A melody of imagination and color

Artist and Director of Blue Moon Art Gallery E.Temuge is presenting a solo exhibition called “Melody” at Blue Moon Art Gallery. The exhibition includes over 30 paintings and is on view through May 21.
E.Temuge graduated from the Mongolian State University of Culture and Art, majoring in monument art and decoration in 2013. She creates her work in mixed media.
Her work has been included in the group exhibitions “Golden Brush”, “Grand Art”, “Flowers”, “Modern and Installation”, “Woman Artists”, “Spring”, “WE”, and “2014-Member Artists Exhibition”.
“Melody” is her first solo exhibition. Over two years ago she presented a joint exhibition with her mother. She said that she is really happy that this time she is coming up with her own solo work.
“Everything has its melody. For example, if I were a musician or a composer, I would use notes to describe my melody. If I were a poet, I would use words to describe my melody. I am an artist, so the way I am showing my melody is using colors, brushes and painting,” E.Temuge said.
The theme of the exhibition relates to nature and its beauty. “We get and feel extreme delight and enjoyment from nature. We, human beings, naturally relate to it. I created my paintings by mixing my feelings about nature with my fantasies and inner world. There are no realistic paintings of nature presented, only nature created from my imagination,” she said.
Her paintings are all bright, colorful, and delightful. “I am a very positive person. I wanted people to feel calmness, positivity, and brightness from my creations. For me, the best part of being an artist is to see the public enjoying my work.”
There are butterflies included in most of her paintings. E.Temuge explained her butterflies: “Everything has two sides. People have bad and good sides too. Only the wings of the butterfly are beautiful, and the body looks ugly. I depictedbutterflies only by their wings. Through this I wanted to show that instead of seeing the bad things first, I want people to see and feel the good sides of one another.”

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‘Hot Stamp’

Artists T.Otgonbaatar and D.Ariunbold are presenting their joint exhibition called “Hot Stamp” at Best Art Gallery. The opening of the exhibition took place on May 11, and the exhibition is on view through May 17. Overall, 15 interesting works made of metal are presented in the gallery.
“Compared to painting and sculpting, the development of metal working isn’t rapid in Mongolia. That’s why we wanted to be a part of it. All of the works were created through heating the metal. Metal is a material that is hard and cold. Through using this material, we aimed to show the flexibility, softness, and the kindness of human behavior and life. For example, the creation called ‘Destiny’ represents a human life. It shows the ups and downs of life,” said artist D.Ariunbold.

Both of the artists are teachers. Many people, including their students, helped with the exhibition, which took one month to prepare.
“There are only two paintings mixed with the metal, while the rest of them are only metal creations. Works that are presented at the gallery might look very simple and easy. In fact, they require a lot of technique and procedure,” stated the artist.
When I asked D.Ariunbold why the creations were only made of metal, he answered, “There are few artists in Mongolia who became diversified in the metal art field. Artist T.Otgonbaatar and I are adding our voices to this field.”
D.Ariunbold’s favorite piece is the creation called “Shurankhai”. He said, “It was my very first creation. It took a lot of time to complete this work and it changed the whole meaning of the exhibition.”

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Masterpieces by young artists

A joint exhibition by the graduate students of the School of Fine Arts (SFA) is being presented at the Union of Mongolian Artists through May, 9. Paintings, textiles and other work by 97 students    are on display in the gallery.

This is an exciting time for the SFA at the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture, with its 70th anniversary taking place this year. The joint exhibition of  SFA graduate students is also going to be presented in Hohhot, China, in June, by the invitation of the arts program at Inner Mongolia University.

Of all the creations presented in the exhibition, the fashion collection called “Tsam of Futurism” designed by M.Nyamsuren, was my favorite. I loved its detail, use of shape, style, and the overall meaning of the collection. I wanted to know more about it.

The following is a brief interview with the talented graduate student and designer of the “Tsam of Futurism” collection, M.Nyamsuren.

 Could you please introduce yourself to our readers?

My name is Nyamsuren, people know me as Niima. I am a graduate student at the School of Fine Arts, majoring in costume design.

Please tell us about the “Tsam of Futurism” collection?

The art, culture, and the heritage of the Mongolian dance called Tsam is very rich to study. The costume of the Tsam dance has its own style, expression and meaning. I used the silhouette of the Tsam dance costume and connected it to the futurist style of postmodernism. 

What does the name of the collection mean?

I studied the ancient tradition, connected it to modern times, and named my collection “Tsam of Futurism.” 

Why did you use only white?

Since the Tsam dance is a religious sacrament, the costume kept up tradition and the sense of the beauty of that time. The costume of the Tsam dance includes the harmony of  many colors. Since I connected the costume to futurism, I had to hesitate in using some of its traditional elements. White expresses the mix of Tsam and futurism. 

How did you find this style?

In my mind, any artist is never full. We always search for brand new ideas, designs, and get inspiration from them. That’s how artists create their pieces. I found the “Tsam of Futurism” collection by conducting research and coming up with my own concepts. 

What are your future goals and dreams?

The arts play a crucial role in society to enlighten people. That’s why any facet of the arts must be encouraged by the state. The youth occupy the majority of society in Mongolia, which is our advantage. There are lots of youth who are extremely talented, hardworking, and skilled.

One of our missions is to introduce modern art to people. I think my collection, “Tsam of Futursim”, showed its meaning rather than talking about or explaining it. I think it is right for an artist to make the responsibility of their art as his or her own goals.

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Mongolian art of the 17th century

An exhibition dedicated to the 380th birthday of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar is being presented at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts from April 27 to May 27. The exhibition presents over 200 artifacts that were found at the Saridag Monastery.
Saridag Monastery is located in Erdenet soum of Tuv Province, and its construction began in 1654 at the request of Zanabazar. It was finished in 1680. Historians say that the monastery was linked to the Khalkh Buddhist Center.
The monastery ruins were discovered in the beginning of the 20th century, however, no official research was conducted there until 2013.
Under the Mongolian Towns of the 17th Century Project, the excavation of Saridag Monastery took place, initiated by the director of the History Institution of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, S.Chuluun.
The research team conducted an excavation from 2013 to 2014. Thousands of artifacts were uncovered, including clay sculptures of gods, building decorations, helmets, swords, flint guns, gold, silver, and precious stones.

About G.Zanabazar (1635-1723)

Bogdo Zanabazar, also known as Undur Gegeen Zanabazar and Bogd Jivzundamba, was the grandson of Abtai Sain Khan and a direct descendant of Chinggis Khan. Zanabazar was the First Resplendent Saint of Mongolia, most noted for making an inestimable contribution to the development of the Mongolian fine arts.
Identified as the Khalkhyn Gegeenten (Holy Saint) at the Danshig Festival of Shireet Tsagaan Nuurin in 1641, G.Zanabazar undertook religious studies in Tibet as a young child, and received the title of First Khalkh Incarnation of the Bogd Jivzundamba.
Upon return to his homeland, G.Zanabazar began to play an active role in the construction of monasteries and temples in a Mongolian style with influences from East Asia. To develop Buddhism in Mongolia, Zanabazar established many monasteries throughout the country.
G.Zanabazar produced a series of sculptures classified today as the “Zanabazar School”, characterized as hollow yet seamless brass casting expressing the ideals of philosophy, beauty and mercy. Examples of such works are the “Dhyani Buddhas”, “White Tara” and “Bodhi Stupa” on display at the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts.
G.Zanabazar created the “Soyombo” (self-sprung) ideogram in 1686, from which Mongolia’s script was derived. Today, the state symbol of Mongolia expresses the same idea and is partnered with the phrase: “May the Mongol nation exist by its own right.”
G.Zanabazar earned his place in art history, by innovatively working away from the static artistic model of eastern and Buddhist work, through combining religious and traditional folk art, and in replicating the human figure enriched by the traditional Mongol concept of beauty in his representations of deities.

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‘Khalkh Gol’ remembered by Mongolian and Russian artists

The Union of Mongolian Artists is presenting the exhibition “Khalkh Gol”, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the victory of the Khalkh Gol battle in World War II , through April 30. The exhibition includes over 80 paintings and sketches by 60 different artists from Mongolia and Russia.
The Battle of Khalkh Gol took place from May 11 to September 16, 1939, at the Khalkh River in Mongolia. The battle was one of the most decisive battles in the region during World War II and it resulted in the defeat of the Japanese Sixth Army by Soviet and Mongolian soldiers.
The purpose of the exhibition is to demonstrate the history and the tragedy of events surrounding the battle, so the youth can remember the great heroes of that time.
Many of the paintings in the exhibition were created in a realistic fine art style, which gives viewers strong impressions of the scenes from many years ago. There are many paintings that were created in the socialist realism method. Those paintings represent an extraordinary experience of the history of fine arts.

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Through the eyes of women

Women photographers of the Federation of Mongolian Photographers are presenting a joint exhibition called “The Eyes of Women” at Blue Moon Art Gallery, from April 23 to April 26. The exhibition is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the photography sector in Mongolia.
During the opening ceremony of the exhibition, some of the photographers were awarded the title of Best Cultural Worker.
Overall, 80 photographs by 13 female photographers are presented in the gallery. Photographers who participated in the exhibition are B.Ulyataikhuu, D.Tserennadmid, Kh.Khashiimaa, S.Tuya, T.Chimgee, S.Badamkhand, J.Uermaa, G.Erdenetuya, Sh.Otgonjargal, D.Byambaadorj, L.Nomingerel, D.Erdenetsetseg, and the late Ts.Nina.
The photographs have a wide range of themes, including countryside life, arts, culture, sports, traditions, children, and the beauty of women. Tender photographs of a nude pregnant woman were heart warming creations. These photographers have proven that they are important artists documenting history.

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The art of Bayankhongor Province

The Union of Mongolian Artists is organizing an exhibition called “Bayankhongor Land”. The exhibition is on view from April 15 to April 22, at the Union of Mongolian Artists.
The exhibition includes more than 90 pieces including paintings, sculptures, and engravings. Thirty artists from Bayakhongor Province, including youth and senior artists, participated in the exhibition. Exhibitions presenting the work of many different artists give viewers an opportunity to explore different art styles, themes, techniques, and ideas all in one place.
The artists of Bayakhongor Province organized their first joint exhibition in 2013. The exhibition stands out by presenting paintings and sculptures created by artists from a single province.
“The goal of the exhibition is to introduce the artists of Bayankhongor Province, share experiences, and encourage them,” said the organizer of the exhibition.
A painting called “Flower” by artist N.Orosoo was a beautiful creation. The painting includes pink, rose, yellow, and green using watercolors that makes the painting come alive. As the summer days approach, the painting caught my eye as we all eagerly await those colorful summer days.

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A ‘Tree’ grows in UB

Artist D.Bayartsetseg is presenting her solo exhibition called “Tree” at Lilium Gallery & Lounge through May 6.

The exhibition was very interesting to explore and somehow gave me a moment of calm. Visitors to the exhibition are given a chance to meditate for a while in the gallery. I sat on a pillow sewn by the artist and in front of me was a picture of four butterflies and a tree on the ground. Of her selected natural themes the artist said, “The sun can shine upon my leaf. It can rain on my leaf, or dirt can fall on my leaf. Some leaves can become allergic to the dirt, while some leaves can be eaten by butterflies.”

It was really interesting to draw what I felt during the meditation on a piece of paper shaped like a leaf. The interactive artwork was a nod to the artist’s creative process. She told the UB Post, “My creations are based on meditation. Only one detail is repeated many times. It isn’t about copying but it is about generating a new [detail]. In nature, even though leaves grow from one tree, every leaf is different. I think, there are no things in nature that are repeated.”

 The following is an interview with D.Bayartsetseg about her work as an artist.

The exhibition gives me a feeling of calm. Is this the main purpose of your exhibition? 

An artist is a person who creates and gives the viewer an impression. As I am an artist, I wish for those impressions to be rich. Even though my exhibition doesn’t have a lot of different colors, I wish the spirit of the exhibition to be rich. So there is no definition or conclusion here.

The main purpose of the exhibition is very simple. It is the expression of the feelings of an individual person. The expression itself is the imagery and drawings. My technique is very simple: it is the line. This line is endless. Maybe it will end after my death. My father always tells me, “The human life is like a growing tree.” 

Why did you want to present this exhibition? 

I think artists don’t need any reason for painting. Nature itself is beautiful. It doesn’t look beautiful when it is devoted to humans. There is a tree growing behind me, like I do. When the wind blows, it doesn’t have any reason to blow.

 When young artists start to paint, it is hard to discover who they are. How did you find yourself? 

I don’t exactly know if I found myself or if I am still obtaining myself. Every piece that an artist creates doesn’t become an exhibition. The most important thing for youth who are interested in the arts and who haven’t found themselves yet, is to be loyal to their interests and love of fine arts. If youth want to present an exhibition, they can do it, even if they are students or are young. Before holding a pencil and sitting down, the person must know exactly who he or she wants to be.

During this exhibition, I found one page in my notebook from when I was planning my exhibition project. On that paper, I wrote down around 30 to 40 questions for myself. The questions were, “Why do trees grow?” and “Why do leaves grow?” When I answered all my questions, I got an idea to write a poem. This poem consisted of only questions. It was the breakthrough I found through myself. Young artists must be critical of themselves. To be critical, a person must start from the right place.

 What do you love to do when you have free time? 

Artists almost never have free time. I work hard. Sometimes I don’t even have any time to eat or to sleep. Every day is busy for me. 

What is your favorite color?

 Colors of nature are all beautiful. Nature has so many different colors. My favored colors are yellow, blue and white. I think these colors attract a person somehow, because somehow they are favorable to the person

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Trip around ‘Our Ulaanbaatar

Blue Moon Art Gallery is organizing the second year of an exhibition called “Our Ulaanbaatar”. The exhibition is on view through April 21, at Blue Moon Art Gallery.
The exhibition includes over 60 paintings and sculptures created by 40 different artists. It gives the viewer an opportunity to explore Ulaanbaatar from different artistic conceptions.
I enjoyed every painting that was presented at the gallery, and most of the paintings were bright and colorful. In my mind, these bright colors define the artists’ visions of how they see Ulaanbaatar. The painting “First Snow” was a beautiful creation. It made me remember autumn days.
During the exhibition, the gallery is organizing an event for artists including lectures and talks concerning World Intellectual Property Day. The event will take place at Blue Moon Art Gallery at 4:00 p.m. on April 16.
Every year Blue Moon Art Gallery organizes these kinds of exhibitions to encourage artists, share the gallery’s creative vision, and to introduce Mongolian fine artists to the world. Overall, 500 artists have been involved in these group exhibitions.

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Spring-2015

The Union of Young Artists (UYA) is organizing an exhibition called “Spring-2015.” The exhibition is on view through April 13, at the Union of Mongolian Artists.
Every year, the Union of Young Artists organizes the “Spring” exhibition to encourage young artists, and for the most of the participating artists, the exhibition is the beginning of their journey as professional artists.
The exhibition includes over 80 paintings selected from 123 paintings submitted. Exhibitions presenting the work of many different artists give viewers an opportunity to explore different art styles, themes, techniques, and ideas all in one place.
My favorite painting was called “Spring-1” by the artist M.Tsaschikher. The painting was really colorful, including soft pinks, blues and yellows. Last fall I had the chance to speak with the artist about her paintings when she was exhibiting work at Blue Moon Art Gallery. It was pleasure to see her work again, a painting of birds in the spring time.

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Contemporary Art of Mongolia 3

Contemporary Art of Mongolia 3 opened to the public at 976 Art Gallery on April 3, with special lectures by the artists held from April 6 to 10.
The exhibition is dedicated to the 3rd anniversary of 976 Art Gallery. Contemporary artists Ch.Batbileg, B.Orkhontuul, J.Anunaran, Godo (D.Bayartsetseg), D.Bukhshandas, and D.Amartuvshin displayed their artwork for the exhibition.
Artwork in the exhibition includes video and photography, silkscreen prints, installations, paintings, and collages.
Visitors will see artwork featuring the darker sides of society with the use of mundane but alarming imagery. Artist Ch.Batbileg said, “I always see used sanitary napkins and condoms when I am walking down the street. I thought people could see happiness from those condoms and sanitary napkins if I covered them with bright colors.”
Each artist is giving a lecture about their artwork and contemporary art. Ch.Batbileg’s lecture is being held today at 5:00 p.m. Godo will give a lecture on April 9, at 5:00 p.m., and on April 11, D.Bukhshandas will give a lecture at 2:00 p.m.
The exhibition will close on April 18.

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Bright colors of spring days

Member artist of Blue Moon Art Gallery and Cultural Merit and Honored Artist of UMA S.Enkh-Amgalan is presenting his solo exhibition “Spring Harmony” at Blue Moon Art Gallery.
The exhibition includes over 40 bright and colorful oil paintings to represent the season. The opening of the exhibition was held on April 1, and it will remain on view through April 9.
S.Enkh-Amgalan mainly creates his paintings in modern and realistic styles of art. He wanted to show the beauty of the nature and the surroundings of spring days.
“I am opening my exhibition on April 1 because this day is full of joy, and moreover, it is the start of the month. Most of my paintings are really colorful and positive. There are paintings of skylarks. When the spring arrives, these birds awake people in the morning with their cute sounds. This is part of spring for me,” he said.
He is also planning to present an exhibition of different birds in the future.
“It is a pleasure for me to present my exhibition during the spring. Spring days are special, as the flowers blossom, animals awake from their long sleep, and nature gets green and colorful,” he said.
The exhibition offers a chance visitors to see the colorful days of spring while in the heart of the city.

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