INNER NATURE - Return to Innocence

INNER NATURE - Return to Innocence

We are honored to debut the solo exhibition in Hong Kong of Mongolian artist ANUnaran J. “Inner Nature – Return to Innocence”. ANUnaran Jargalsaikhan, is a contemporary multidisciplinary artist. Living and working in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Her art is deeply connected to nature with a unique mix of techniques that are embroidered, sewed, appliquéd as well as, photo-based work combining various materials such as fabric, pens, thread, acrylic, oil and printing.
In a poignant reflection on the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, ANUnaran J. delves deep into the essence of our inner nature. She shares, "We feel things both externally and internally. Our relationship with nature resides within us, as does Mother Nature herself." Her introspective musings underscore the crucial yet fading connections we share with the natural world. Through her thought-provoking artworks, ANUnaran J. challenges conventional perceptions, urging viewers to rekindle their bond with Mother Nature. She questions, "Could we also be repressing the part of nature that lives within ourselves?" This profound inquiry forms the thematic core of her exhibition—an exploration of harmony, purity, and interconnectedness. The exhibition will feature a series of mixed media works inspired by nature and real and historical photographs. ANUnaran J. employs deliberate simplicity, using some colors like black, white, blue, and green to evoke a sense of raw authenticity. Visitors can expect to immerse themselves in a diverse showcase comprising screen printing, historical photography, a performance, and a captivating felt installation. ANUnaran J. has garnered international acclaim for her intricate and thought-provoking artworks that explore the hidden nuances of universal dualisms. Drawing inspiration from ancient Mongolian concepts, her artworks explore the realms of femininity and masculinity, the subconscious and conscious mind, and the metaphysical and physical world. Gallery director, Katie de Tilly, states, “ANUnaran J. is among the most captivating artists of her generation in Mongolia, making her mark on the global stage. Her work is a reflection of her very essence, and whether expressed through performances, paintings, or installations, it evokes a profound connection to the dynamic forces rooted in her country's rich history and spirituality.”
Remembering our inner nature, reawakening its purity
ANUnaran wants to remind us that Mother Nature is not apart from us but is intricately a part of each of us. We are all Mother Nature. Her work ponders the duality between man’s attachment to order and matter in a way of pushing against the natural flow and the chaos of nature’s systems that are working to balance and restore us to harmony.
ANUnaran J.'s performance TSAM (a Tibetan word meaning "to defeat.")
About Artist ANUnaran J.
With a master’s degree in art history and a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, ANUnaran J. is a prominent figure in Mongolia's contemporary art scene. Having exhibited her works worldwide and garnered numerous accolades, including awards at the International Eco Performance Film Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil of the Environmental Dance Prize and the Busan International OpenARTs Project of Artist Prize, she continues to push artistic boundaries and captivate audiences with her visionary creations.
ANUnaran J. in her studio
Reviving Mongolian History
Her paintings are similar to thangkas. She searched for historical photographs from the late 19th to early 20th centuries depicting Mongolian figures, transformed them into the effect of film negatives, and used paints to further depict the figures. Subsequently, she cropped the figures and sewed them onto silk. Against a silk screen printing background filled with gold and silver threads and botanical patterns, the portraits come to life with renewed vitality.
ANUnaran Jargalsaikhan, Inner Nature - Return to Innocence series-7, 2024 mixed media, 57 x 34 cm