Embracing what Nomadic Art is all about.
A trio of Mongolian visual artists pay homage to the grandeur of their ancestral culture and reveal the unity of authentic nomadism.
Weaving the World's Mane
Grindelwald Land Art 2025, Switzerland
Weaving the World's Mane begins with artist Onongua Enkhtur’s ongoing exploration of nature through art. The project evolves through a series of materials and expressions, rooted in an intention to reconnect with the land.
In Grindelwald, nestled in the rich biodiversity of the prealpine mountains, we have chosen to work with grass—lush, wild, local, and abundant. The region’s green meadows, mountain flowers, and forested slopes offer not only visual beauty but also a deep sense of harmony with the natural world. We thank Mother Earth for accepting us to collaborate with her through the Grindelwald-Land Art.
Weaving, in this context, becomes a simple, instinctive gesture—a symbolic act of connection. It represents a human effort to communicate with nature, to acknowledge its silent rhythms and diverse forms. This act invites reflection on the value of what we often overlook: grasses, leaves, and so-called “insignificant” things that are, in fact, essential to the wholeness of the natural world.
For this installation, we have gathered local grasses—green and dried—and woven them into flowing forms, suspended from the trees like a waterfall. In doing so, we honour the unseen threads that hold nature together and celebrate the quiet beauty of the wild.
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Three visual artists from Mongolia, Nanduram Altantsetseg, Onongua Enkhtur, and Ulziibat Enkhtur, propose indoor and outdoor installations incorporating land art and performance art, all accompanied by Mongolian long songs.
Narandulam is a traditional Mongolian long-song singer. Her songs are derived from spiritual ties with nature and its cyclic changes. Our childhood was spent in the Mongolian steppes, where we experienced the authentic nomadic lifestyle. Nomadism is a living philosophy that treats humans, nature, and its creations as equal. Their lives are interdependent but also self-sufficient.
NEG-UUDEL in Mongolian signifies 'Origin' or 'all coming from a single source.' Negudel, as a complete word, means a "move" or "Nomadism." As nomads describe, life starts vertically with an absolute equivalent to a sky "Tenger." All other creations are derived from this 'absolute'.
The derivation process involves the incorporation of various forms, shapes, and spirits. Our actions have the same origin, as we are all one. Everyone is connected and entwined with one another. Through our artworks and performances, we strive to bring the grandeur of our ancestral nomadic philosophy to the modern world.
We link the past to the present and to the future, and time is also entangled. Our creations will make your journey enjoyable.
