The 11th edition of the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, a renowned international visual arts festival held every three years, has opened in Brisbane, Australia.
From Mongolia, artists Dolgoon Baatarsukh is showcasing a series of portraits and installations made from natural materials and textiles, while Ayurzana Ochirbold and Bold Nomin are presenting their collaborative installation titled Cup of Life.
The festival, organized by the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, features works by over 70 artists from more than 30 countries. This year, the curators have focused on highlighting new artists and innovative creations.
For the first time, artists from Saudi Arabia, East Timor, and Uzbekistan have been invited, addressing themes related to indigenous cultures, minorities, and migrant communities. The event also emphasizes performance art, collaborative works, and community-driven art forms.
Additionally, many works reflect human aspirations to cherish and protect nature, traditions, and the environment, while exploring how transnational migration shapes contemporary narratives.
In May 2023, one of the triennial's curators, Reuben, visited Ulaanbaatar to conduct research, eventually selecting Dolgoon Baatarsukh, Ayurzana Ochirbold, and Bold Nomin to represent Mongolia.
About the Artists:
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Dolgoon Baatarsukh has been focusing on creating non-functional objects using natural fibers, combining these with fashion-inspired installations. Her works often play with the texture and structure of fabric, resulting in mysterious female portraits. This year’s triennial features over ten of her spatial artworks and portraits, which the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art has also acquired for its collection.
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Bold Nomin and Ayurzana Ochirbold collaborated on Cup of Life, a sculptural installation featuring approximately 2,000 metallic skulls. The work combines Nomin’s expertise in Buddhist symbolism with Ochirbold’s sculptural craftsmanship and ideas. This piece, created in 2023, is a testament to their joint exploration of mortality and spirituality.
Nomin and Ochirbold have worked together on several large-scale projects in recent years.
Mongolia’s Involvement in the Triennial:
The Mongolian Contemporary Art Support Association has been collaborating with the Asia Pacific Triennial since 2015, facilitating the participation of Mongolia’s finest artists in this prestigious event. Past contributors include artists such as D. Uurintuya, B. Baatarzorig, G. Gerelkhuu, and B. Nomin in 2015, and T. Enkhbold in 2018, who performed site-specific works during the festival’s opening.
The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial opened on November 30 and will run until April 27.
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The 11th edition of the Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art, a renowned international visual arts festival held every three years, has opened in Brisbane, Australia.
From Mongolia, artists Dolgoon Baatarsukh is showcasing a series of portraits and installations made from natural materials and textiles, while Ayurzana Ochirbold and Bold Nomin are presenting their collaborative installation titled Cup of Life.
The festival, organized by the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, features works by over 70 artists from more than 30 countries. This year, the curators have focused on highlighting new artists and innovative creations.
For the first time, artists from Saudi Arabia, East Timor, and Uzbekistan have been invited, addressing themes related to indigenous cultures, minorities, and migrant communities. The event also emphasizes performance art, collaborative works, and community-driven art forms.
Additionally, many works reflect human aspirations to cherish and protect nature, traditions, and the environment, while exploring how transnational migration shapes contemporary narratives.
In May 2023, one of the triennial's curators, Reuben, visited Ulaanbaatar to conduct research, eventually selecting Dolgoon Baatarsukh, Ayurzana Ochirbold, and Bold Nomin to represent Mongolia.
About the Artists:
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Dolgoon Baatarsukh has been focusing on creating non-functional objects using natural fibers, combining these with fashion-inspired installations. Her works often play with the texture and structure of fabric, resulting in mysterious female portraits. This year’s triennial features over ten of her spatial artworks and portraits, which the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art has also acquired for its collection.
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Bold Nomin and Ayurzana Ochirbold collaborated on Cup of Life, a sculptural installation featuring approximately 2,000 metallic skulls. The work combines Nomin’s expertise in Buddhist symbolism with Ochirbold’s sculptural craftsmanship and ideas. This piece, created in 2023, is a testament to their joint exploration of mortality and spirituality.
Nomin and Ochirbold have worked together on several large-scale projects in recent years.
Mongolia’s Involvement in the Triennial:
The Mongolian Contemporary Art Support Association has been collaborating with the Asia Pacific Triennial since 2015, facilitating the participation of Mongolia’s finest artists in this prestigious event. Past contributors include artists such as D. Uurintuya, B. Baatarzorig, G. Gerelkhuu, and B. Nomin in 2015, and T. Enkhbold in 2018, who performed site-specific works during the festival’s opening.
The 11th Asia Pacific Triennial opened on November 30 and will run until April 27.
Translated by ChatGPT