ANUnaran Jargalsaikhan
editANUnaran Jargalsaikhan is a multidisciplinary artist hailing from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Her diverse body of work spans mixed media painting, performance art, video performance, and installation art.
Education
editANUnaran holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Institute of Fine Arts at the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture (MNUAC). She furthered her academic pursuits with a Master's degree in Art History from the National University of Mongolia (NUM). Currently, she is engaged in a Doctorate in Art Criticism at NUM.
Artistic Style and Techniques
editANUnaran`s artistic evolution is marked by a profound exploration of the concealed aspects of universal dualisms, delving into themes such as feminine and masculine, interior and exterior, subconscious and conscious, and metaphysical and physical. ANUnaran employs a unique blend of techniques, including embroidery, sewing, appliqué, and photo-based work. Her artworks incorporate a wide array of materials such as fabric, pens, thread, acrylic, oil, printing, and felt. The inspiration for her creations draws heavily from Mongolian ancient perceptions of NAGA, NATURE-EARTH, and Buddhism, weaving together a rich tapestry of cultural influences.
Professional Career
editANUnaran serves as the Artistic Director at Blue Sun, CACM. Her artistic contributions have gained international recognition, with exhibitions in Biennials held in Taiwan and Spain. Notably, she clinched the first place in the Golden Brush International Art Competition in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2018. Her accolades extend to international competitions, including the Special Prize in the 51st Japan Fashion Design Contest in Tokyo, Japan (2013), Finalist in the International Print Biennial R.O.C in Taichung, Taiwan (2022), and the Environmental Dance Prize in the 3rd International Eco Performance Film Festival in Sao Paulo, Brazil (2023).
Curatorial Work
editBeyond her individual artistic pursuits, Jargalsaikhan has made significant contributions as a curator. She curated notable events such as "ZUUN ART" at Blue Sun CACM, Zuunkharaa, Mongolia, and D. Dorjderem’s solo exhibition "Datum in the Space" at UMA’s Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
SELECTED CURATORIAL WORK
2022 & 2023 Curator & Co-Curator, ZUUN ART, Blue Sun CACM, Selenge, MGL
2023 Curator, Datum in the space solo show by D.Dorjderem, UMA`s Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2022 Co-Curator, the Best of Blue Sun 20 years, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2022 Co-Curator, Spirit of Gobi, Contemporary and Electronic Music Festival, Umnugobi, MGL
Exhibitions
editANUnaran has held solo exhibitions in prestigious venues across Korea, Russia, and Mongolia, including the National Gallery of Modern Art and The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum in Ulaanbaatar, as well as the Gallery of V.Bronshteyn in Irkutsk, Russia.
In summary, ANUnaran`s artistic journey is marked by a commitment to exploring hidden dimensions and universal dualisms, drawing from her rich cultural heritage and contributing significantly to the global art scene.
SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 Child of God, the National Modern Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2019 & 2020 The Love- Хайр, Khan Art Gallery, UB, MN & V.Bronshtyen Art Gallery, Irkutsk, RU
2017 Crescendo, UMA Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
2015 & 2016 Metamorphosis, Hyundai Art Gallery, Daejeon, KR & 976 Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2015 FREE will, Red Ger Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2011 Don`t be afraid, The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 & 2023 2nd & 3rd Eco Performance Film Festival, Sao Paulo, BR
2021 & 2022 Daejeon International Art Fair, Daejeon, KR
2016 & 2022 Nord Art, International Art Exhibition, Budelsdorf, DE
2023 the Wrong Biennale, Alicante, SP
2023 International Woman’s Art Exhibition, Tirane Art Gallery, Tirana, AL
2023 Nature Art Cube Exhibition of Geumgang Nature Art Biennale, YATOO, Gongju, KR
2022 International Performance Art Exhibition, Sao Paulo, BR
2022 International Print Biennial R.O.C, The National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts, Taichung, ROC
2022 7th Ulaanbaatar International Media Art Festival, Sain-shand, Dornogobi, MGL
2021 UB Contemporary Art Pavilion, National Park, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2019 The 8th Northeast Asian Art Exchange and Cultural Industry Forum, Changchun, CHN
2018 Busan International Art Fair, KR
2016 Qing Zhou International Cultural Art Fair, Shandong, CHN
2012 3600 Land Art Mongolia Biennale, Mongolian Modern Art Gallery, Ulaanbaatar, MGL
2012 Performance, Earth.Body.Mind, Kathmandu International Art Festival, Kathmandu, NP
SELECTED JOINT EXHIBITIONS
2023 Urban Ecology project: Fluttering on the Oblique line, Open Arts space Merge, Busan, KR
2023 Performance, Busan International Performance Art Festival, Busan, KR
2023 Performance, Jeonju International Performance Art Festival, Jeonju, KR
2013 Performance, Healing Art, Cheong Do exhibition opening, KR
2011 Contemporary art of Mongolia, European Union Palace, Brussels, BE
UPCOMING EXHIBITION
2024 Mapping Environmental Dance, Company Christoph Winkler, DE