CAN YOU SHARE HOW YOUR JOURNEY INTO THE WORLD OF ART BEGAN AND WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO PURSUE CONTEMPORARY ARTISTIC EXPRESSION IN MONGOLIA?
As a child, I always preferred drawing over toys. My father encouraged me to focus on art from kindergarten through high school. But at seventeen, a sudden change in our financial circumstances made painting tools and colors feel like luxuries. From then on, I had to turn my attention toward building a stable career. Years later, during my first pregnancy leave, my mother gently asked me what I wanted to do with that time. Picking up the brush again felt both terrifying and exhilarating. It took great courage to return to art after so many years away, as if I were stepping into a forgotten part of myself. In that short period, I created twenty four paintings, pouring all of my emotions and long-suppressed passion into them. When I finally held an exhibition, twenty one were sold on the very first day. That moment was more than success – it was a rebirth. It gave me the confidence and the courage to begin my professional art career in earnest.
IF YOU WERE TO DESCRIBE YOUR SIGNATURE ARTISTIC STYLE AND PHILOSOPHY TO SOMEONE UNFAMILIAR WITH YOUR WORK, HOW WOULD YOU PORTRAY IT?
I would describe my style as free thinking. I never feel that I should or must create in a certain way. Each work comes directly from my heart and emotions. My teachers always told me not to box myself in but to keep creating as I naturally do. I often turn to the simple yet profound elements of nature, especially clouds and mist. Mongolia is known as the land of the eternal blue sky, and we call ourselves sky destined people. As a daughter of this country, I feel deeply connected to the sky, the clouds, and the mist. For me, humanity is one under the same sky. Clouds and mist also represent who I am. Clouds are always moving, unpredictable, sometimes heavy and thunderous, sometimes almost invisible, just like my emotions. Mist can cover entire landscapes in silence. It is steady yet hard to fully see and understand. At the same time, it carries a sense of secrecy, hiding what lies beneath while inviting curiosity. Together, clouds and mist reflect both my contrast and my balance, which is at the core of my philosophy. I believe my art can reach anyone. It does not require expertise to understand. All that is needed is to feel, and every person carries emotions within them. Through my work, I hope to share the same calmness and peace that I feel when I create.
WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME DEFINING CHALLENGES YOU FACED AS A CONTEMPORARY ARTIST, AND HOW HAVE THEY INFLUENCED YOUR GROWTH?
The biggest challenge I faced was being accepted as a professional artist in Mongolia. Because I did not graduate from an art university, many people saw me only as a pretty face, a model, or a businesswoman. Through years of hard work on my own practice and on the growth of the Mongolian art industry, I eventually earned recognition from the very community that once dismissed me.
YOUR WORK HAS BEEN EXHIBITED INTERNATIONALLY, INCLUDING IN PRESTIGIOUS AUCTIONS AND ART FAIRS. HOW DO YOU APPROACH REPRESENTING MONGOLIAN CONTEMPORARY ART ON THE GLOBAL STAGE?
I see representing Mongolia on the global stage as both an honor and a responsibility. My approach has always been guided by passion, optimism, and the belief that Mongolian artists deserve to be seen internationally. When I first stepped into world class auctions, it happened much earlier than I expected, almost ten or fifteen years ahead of my dream. I embraced it with confidence because my goal was never only about myself. It was about showing the depth and uniqueness of Mongolian contemporary art. At the same time, being an artist from a third world country presents many struggles. Nothing comes easily, and every step requires twice the effort. But perhaps that is also what makes each achievement feel so powerful and meaningful. I approach every exhibition with the mindset of being an ambassador. I want audiences to feel the spirit of Mongolia through my work and to see that our country has a voice in the global art conversation. My optimism, grit, and vision gave me the courage to take those opportunities, but my purpose has always been to carry Mongolian art with me wherever I go.
AS BOTH AN ARTIST AND GALLERY FOUNDER, HOW DO YOU BALANCE CREATIVE PASSION WITH THE DEMANDS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE ART WORLD?
I believe everyone is born with a talent, and mine is both entrepreneurial and artistic. For me, entrepreneurship is not only about profit but about creating win win situations for everyone involved. I see ArtofUB Gallery as the perfect balance of art and business. On one side, it protects the interests and rights of artists, supports their talent, and helps ease their financial concerns so they can focus fully on their craft. On the other side, it offers collectors genuine works of art curated to their taste. These artworks provide emotional satisfaction, whether through calmness, motivation, or the memory of a special moment, while also holding long term value that can grow over time. This ability to bridge both sides comes from my life experience, growing up surrounded by art and later building a career in business.
HOW DO YOU PERCEIVE THE ROLE OF DIGITAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY IN EXPANDING THE REACH AND INFLUENCE OF CONTEMPORARY ART TODAY?
I believe we should embrace the inevitable. Art has always been about feeling and expression, and digital media simply provides more opportunities to share those emotions in new ways. Installations today are becoming increasingly creative and innovative through the use of projectors, light, and video, which expand the possibilities of how an audience can experience art. For example, I created a three hundred sixty degree LED display installation that attracted many art enthusiasts and new audiences. Experiences like this show how technology can deepen engagement with contemporary art.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU OFFER TO EMERGING MONGOLIAN ARTISTS WHO ASPIRE TO SUCCEED BOTH CREATIVELY AND INTERNATIONALLY?
My advice is not only for Mongolian artists but for the next generation of artists everywhere. Dream with courage and optimism, and let go of doubt. Every success begins with a dream, but to turn that dream into reality you need grit, hard work, and sacrifice. Instead of asking why something will not work, focus on how to make it work. Even when you are exhausted, be willing to make sacrifices, believe in yourself, and keep going. Never stop improving your craft and yourself. Do not think you are finished or satisfied. Being an artist does not only mean creating artworks. Learn another language, do research, stay in tune with the times, and always bring something different while staying authentic to who you are.
