Biography
Otgontuul Sanjaa is an apparel designer and artist from Mongolia. Otgontuul has a clothing label and makes experimental art works under her nick name "Augie". She graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree of Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fashion design in 2020. She makes clothes and art based on her instinct with meditative and minimalistic approach.
Augie's work explores different principles of design and their relationship on clothing. Art is a big part of her
creative process and she utilizes clothing as a tool to convey aesthetic of art through her own feelings and
experiences. Her aim is to create certain mood for people and bring their individuality through her designs.
Augie creates only what she loves and makes sure them to simplify women's life and bring joy.
Education
2017-2020
University of North Texas, BFA
2010-2012
El Centro Community College, AAS
2003-2007
Mongolian International University, BBA
Awards
2020
ArtWear 2020 Best Collection, 1st place. Denton, TX
2019
The Michael Faircloth Scholarship in Fashion Design. Denton, TX
2010
2009
Non- Photographic Illustration Magazine award, Dallas TX
North Lake College Purchase Award. Irving, TX
60th Annual Voertman Juried Exhibition, 2nd place. Denton, TX
2020
Exhibitions
Group
2020
2020
2019
2019
2018
"UNT Opera X CVAD Costume exhibition" Voertman Art Gallery. Denton, TX
"60th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition" Cora Stafford Art Gallery. Denton, TX
"Standing Still" Fashion Exhibition, Voertman Art Gallery. Denton, TX
"The Ordinary is Emanating" Art Exhibition, Union Art Gallery. Denton, TX
"Wayne White's seven day Puppeteer Work Shop and Parade" Denton, TX
2010
"Literally Figurative" Art Exhibition, Imago Dei Gallery. Kathmandu, Nepal