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About the Artwork
“Aurora of the Badlands” captures the breathtaking elegance of Mount Bokty, an otherworldly geological wonder rising from the remote Mangystau desert of Kazakhstan. Known for its iconic pyramidal shape and layered mineral formations, Mount Bokty stands like a natural sculpture — carved by wind, time, and silence.
Photographed during the freezing early hours of dawn at –8°C, this moment reveals the rare union of stratified golden earth beneath a pastel-lit sky, where soft hues of pink, lavender, and twilight blue gently drape across the landscape — resembling a natural aurora.
What makes this composition extraordinary is not just Bokty’s distinctive shape, but the aerial perspective — captured with a drone — that unveils the mesmerizing layers, textures, and volcanic-salt formations otherwise hidden from ground view. From above, the mountain appears like a timeless monument, rising from the desert floor, illuminated by nature’s most poetic light.
Each limited edition fine art print is a tribute to this ancient land — a rare interplay of geology, light, and silence, perfect for art collectors, landscape photography enthusiasts, interior stylists, and décor connoisseurs who seek story-rich, textured, and emotive visuals.
Every print is crafted on museum-grade archival paper to preserve its vibrancy, mineral-rich tones, and exquisite detail for generations.
Limited Edition Fine Art Print
Premium archival paper, signed and numbered
Worldwide shipping available
Artwork by Pankaj Mishra
Limited Editions
Big size – Limited Edition of 15
Medium size – Limited Edition of 25
Small size – Limited Edition of 35