Ulaanbaatar,
April 10, 2026 /MONTSAME/. The “Art and Craft–2026” exhibition featuring
works by teachers of the Mongolian Art Center for Children’s Creativity (MACCC)
opened on April 9 at the center’s “Ordon” Art Gallery.
The exhibition
aims to support the creative thinking of artist-teachers, promote their
professional skills to the public, and provide an open platform for exchanging
experiences.
What makes this
exhibition distinctive is that it is organized in a competitive format. It
plays an important role in fostering teachers’ artistic creativity,
contributing to the development of children’s art education, and preserving
national cultural heritage.
According to
Uranbileg D., Director of MACCC, “This year marks the 15th edition of the
exhibition, organized under the theme ‘Mongolian History.’ Our center works to
introduce children to national heritage, traditions, history, and customs, and
to pass them on to future generations. Through the works of our
artist-teachers, we aim to inspire children and students to learn about and
take an interest in Mongolia’s history and culture.”
This year’s
exhibition features 45 works by 24 teachers. Another highlight is that visitors
have the opportunity to purchase the artworks they like.
Leathercraft
teacher Byambasuren E. explained, “My work, ‘The Revival of Legend,’
belongs to the leathercraft category. It was created using intricate and
delicate techniques, combining leather embossing and leather weaving to express
artistic possibilities through my own approach. In terms of content, I
incorporated the symbolic ‘Zee bad’ motif into a shield design. This symbol has
long represented strength, unity, and protection from evil. It is a traditional
symbol widely used in religious and cultural contexts. By choosing the shield
form and embedding this motif, I sought to express ideas of protection,
resilience, and unity.”
Doll and
souvenir craft teacher Urjinkhand A. said, “In my work ‘Heritage,’ I
combined traditional livestock branding marks—an important part of nomadic
culture—with modern art to create a wall decoration. I spent considerable time
developing the initial sketches, exploring different variations, and thinking
about how to harmonize traditional symbols with contemporary art. It took more
than two months to complete the sketches, design, and final execution.
Historically, each Mongolian clan and tribe had its own unique brand marks,
which I studied while creating this piece. Through this work, I wanted to
demonstrate the possibility of blending traditional culture with modern art to
create a new visual expression.”
Painting
teacher Purevdorj O. noted, “The overall theme of our exhibition is to
depict significant events in Mongolian history from the 13th century to the
present through art. In my piece ‘For the Motherland, 1945,’ I portrayed light
machine gunners Ayush and Dashdondog, who heroically lost their lives during
the 1945 Liberation War. Despite sustaining multiple injuries, they continued fighting,
destroyed enemy firing points, and ultimately fell in close combat. This war
was a crucial historical event that contributed to Mongolia’s independence and
freedom. Through my work, I aimed to convey that patriotism and devotion to
one’s homeland live in the heart of every Mongolian. Compositionally, the
painting captures a brief moment of rest amid the battle.”
The exhibition
will be open to the public until April 22.
