Painting by Tarli Bird 297 Artwork Sold

Mongolian Steppe

Mixed Media, Paper (Requires Framing)

22.4in (W) x 29.9in (H) x 0in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
$1,380

Artwork Description

This artwork, created with acrylic paint, spray paint, and thread, captures the vastness and subtle shifts of color in the Mongolian steppe. Inspired by traveling through Mongolia and staying in gers, the piece evokes the endless green grasslands that stretch out beyond the horizon. A subtle grid, created with spray paint, references the built environment and the quiet imposition of human presence in this wild, open landscape. Hand stitching adds a tactile rhythm, translating the meditative quiet of these open spaces into an intimate, textured landscape.

This artwork is made on handmade Khandi paper with deckled paper edges. I would recommend having it framed in a float frame so that you can showcase the entirety of the artwork with the deckled edges of the paper.

Artist Bio

Driven by a deep love of travel and discovery, Tarli draws creative inspiration from her surroundings—both built and natural. Her intuitive approach allows her to reimagine these environments through simplified lines, bold color palettes, layered textures, and intricate patterns, blurring the lines between abstraction and representation.

Her practice is defined by a striking contrast in materials. Tarli combines the immediacy of spray paint and acrylics with the slow, tactile process of hand sewing. This juxtaposition not only highlights the tension between speed and craft but also introduces a rich, textural dimension to her pieces.

Creativity has been a lifelong pursuit for Tarli. Growing up with a mother who is also an artist, she spent countless hours in the studio experimenting with various materials and techniques—an early immersion that continues to shape her innovative and exploratory practice today.