Portrait of Poppy 2, 2014

Munkhbolor Ganbold  

Munkkh, born in 1983 in Ulaanbaatar, represents a generation of Mongolian artists who grew up during the harsh transition, a chaotic period for Mongolia. He obtained his education from Green Horse Mongolian Contemporary Art College, and also the Mongolian University of Fine Arts and Culture, Ulaanbaatar. Munkkh also attended the Muthesius Fine Art College, Kiel, Germany.

After his study in Germany, Munkkh moved to Stockholm, where he had his first solo exhibitions in Stockholm. In 2012, he returned to Ulaanbaatar where he has been very active in the local art scene, with international shows in USA, Italy, Korea, Taiwan, China and Germany.

Munkkh's works incorporate materials and objects found on the streets, construction sites and wasteland. Sometimes he destroys his works, using broken pieces for the collage. In 2017, he was invited to represent Mongolia at the 57th La Biennale di Venezia.

This is a very large painting, acrylic on canvas and depicting a female form seemingly caught between two worlds, the physical and spiritual, earth-bound and eternal. There is reference again to pastoral Mongolia with the animal figures in the hair. A fantastic work for the collector of new artists in emerging art markets.