ABOUT
CHINGLTU
青格乐图(QINGGELETU)
My art flows from the vast, golden grasslands of the Mongolian Plateau, a landscape etched into my earliest memories of herding sheep beneath endless skies. These nomadic roots are more than just a past; they are the enduring lifeblood of my painting. My work thrives in the tension between this ancient heritage and the contemporary world, exploring the contradictions that arise when city meets grassland, and nature intertwines with humanity.
Ancestral Echoes
Having spent years developing a visual language that speaks to the complexities of my heritage, I now find myself at a pivotal moment, eager to expand my artistic vocabulary and engage with a broader spectrum of ideas. As an artist steeped in Shamanic culture, I believe that creating in a nomadic state is akin to a shaman communing with the ancestors of a new land. My work seeks to explore the spiritual frequencies of diverse communities, allowing my own artistic and cultural heritage to resonate with souls and traditions from across the globe. This spiritual resonance infuses my work with new energy and perspectives, inviting a re-examination of core themes through different lenses, and ultimately, seeking universal human experiences that transcend cultural boundaries.
A Dialogue with the Essence
My artistic process is a profound collaboration with natural mineral pigments. I begin with unrestrained washes, allowing the materials to interact freely on the canvas, revealing surprising textures and forms. This method, where I surrender to the material's inherent properties and follow the subtle guidance of the unfolding process, transforms me into a conduit. Through this dialogue with the spirit of the land—my creations emerge as authentic expressions of a nomadic journey—a continuous movement with nature and energy, mirroring the ancient ways of the Mongolian nomads and reflecting my culture's deep animal worship. This process embodies my belief that the most authentic creations arise from a spiritual partnership with the raw forces themselves.