MONGRATION

In Mongolia, winter is not just a season, but a permanent condition that shapes every decision. This project documents the winter migration of a semi-nomadic family who, by tradition, move four times a year together with all their herds. Each migration is a necessity: following pasture, protecting the animals, and adapting to a landscape that shifts with the seasons. Tradition requires owning many animals, not as a symbol of wealth, but as a form of balance and survival. Horses, camels, yaks, and sheep move together across frozen steppe and vast distances. During winter, every journey is slowed by extreme cold, and time takes on a different rhythm—measured by weather, light, and the needs of the animals. This photographic work is rooted in direct observation of a life built on movement, deep knowledge of the land, and a quiet resilience passed down through generations.