Artist: Tamir Samandbadraa Purev, Mongolian Calligraphy Master
Year: 2024
Medium: Ink and gold on paper mounted on canvas
Dimensions: 70 x 50 cm
 
"Wind Horse (Khiimori)" is a captivating contemporary calligraphy piece by Master Tamir Samandbadraa Purev, created in 2024. This artwork, elegantly rendered in ink and shimmering gold on paper and mounted on canvas, brings to life the profound Mongolian concept of "Khiimori" in a compact yet powerful 70 x 50 cm format.
 
In Mongolian culture, "Khiimori" (Wind Horse) is a deeply revered and powerful symbol. It represents the vital energy, the very spirit or essence of a person, and acts as a sacred force believed to attract success, prosperity, health, and all positive attributes.
 
Adding layers of spiritual depth, a smaller inscription in Mongolian reads: “The Jewel of the Wind Horse, four powerful animals and Rid Hubilgan (a holy person, saint).” This text references key elements that appear in the sacred texts associated with Khiimori, enriching the artwork with profound cultural and spiritual significance.
 
Master Purev's "Wind Horse (Khiimori)" is an invocation of fortune and well-being, embodying centuries of Mongolian wisdom and belief through his masterful contemporary calligraphy.
 
The Artist
Tamir Samandbadraa Purev (b. 1976) is a National Prize-winning artist and founder of the Erdenesiin Khuree NGO. His work is held in prestigious international collections and has been featured in major exhibitions such as Nord Art (Germany) and at UNESCO (Iran). His career is further distinguished by major monographs published by Gallimard (Paris) and Edition Huguet (2025)
 
Authentication: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the artist and the Erdenesiin Khuree NGO.
 
Legacy: 50% of the proceeds from this acquisition directly fund the Mongolian Calligraphy and Art Center in Kharkhorin, supporting the urgent safeguarding of the UNESCO-recognized vertical script