The Way of The Morin Khuur

• Photographer
  Cheraine Collette

In this self-portrait, I delve into the Mongolian Morin Khuur's tradition, a 4000-year-old instrument. Inspired by "The Story Of The Weeping Camel," it showcases the instrument's power to soothe a mother camel, inspiring her to re-adopt her calf. This unique practice, used for generations, to this day, by Mongolian camel farmers, shows the bond between human tradition and nature.

Cheraine’s work has been published by NG China Traveler, twice in 2020, and is featured by FORBES, My Modern Met, National Geographic, The Wallace Collection Museum, and many more. Cheraine's educational background includes a degree in Photographic Design from the University of Applied Photography (Fotovakschool, Netherlands), completed between 2012 and 2015. Her commitment to continuous learning led her to earn certificates in 'Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization' and 'Seeing Through Photographs', and several others from the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, New York) in 2024.