Volcanoes and Faith:
Dialogues with Nature under Modernization
Inspired by my experience in Inner Mongolia, I curated the exhibition titled "Volcanoes and Faith: Dialogues with Nature under Modernization" in my city to promote the threatened cultural and religious heritage of the Mongols, a minority nation in China. The exhibition employs various artistic installations, including hanging photo walls, Mongolian poems written by my Mongol friends, raw volcanic rocks sourced from Mongolian volcanoes, Prayer Flags commonly found at Tibetan Buddhist temples, and recorded videos showcasing volcanic landscapes.
In addition to these installations, the exhibition engages audiences through interactive activities such as piling stones to form Ovoos, a ritual revered by Mongols, and collecting litter typically found at tourist sites in Inner Mongolia, which serves to evoke a sense of responsibility. The aim is to spiritually connect individuals in a bustling metropolis of China with the underreported minority communities located far away. Through this exhibition, I seek to address the impact of rapid modernization in China on minority cultures and create a safe, inclusive space for dialogue on these important issues.