Scroll of Stream and Mountains after Rain (Altitude of view: 46 km)
2026
Ink on silk
Image size 138 × 197 cm
Mounted size 276 x 201 cm

Ranges of mountains unfold across the composition, their forms solid and expansive, with dense forests spreading over the slopes. A summer rain has just passed, yet mist and driting clouds stil linger among the peaks. Layer upon layer of ink washes builds depth and atmosphere, while the reserved blank spaces evoke veils of floating vapor. The "after rain" of the painting is not simply a depiction of a natural scene, but a means of creating a lucid and tranquil realm through mountains and clouds. It conveys the renewed vitality of the world after rainfall and expresses an ideal of spiritual harmony between humanity and nature.




The area shown in this satellite screenshot from Google Maps is located in the southern part of Govi-Altai Province, Mongolia, near 44.632417° N, 96.311697° E, close to Eej Khairkhan Mountain, one of Mongolia's most revered sacred peaks. The landscape is characterized by granite mountains, Gobi gravel plains, desert steppe, and arid river valleys, forming a typical dry mountain system where the Mongolian Altai gradually transitions into the Gobi Desert. Exposed rock formations, alluvial fans, and seasonal watercourses together create a striking geological landscape.
The region is not only an integral part of the Eurasian steppe world but also home to what is traditionally known as the "Mother Mountain" in Mongolian culture. Eej Khairkhan has long been venerated as a guardian mountain, embodying the enduring traditions of nomadic belief, ovoo rituals, and the worship of nature. The surrounding area preserves rock art, archaeological remains, and protected natural reserves, bearing witness to the continuity of prehistoric hunting cultures, early nomadic civilizations, and contemporary ecological conservation. Together, these layers of history make this austere mountain landscape an important frontier where natural landforms, religious traditions, and the history of the steppe converge.
Scroll of Stream and Mountains after Rain (Altitude of view: 46 km)
2026
Ink on silk
Image size 138 × 197 cm
Mounted size 276 x 201 cm
