Khenzom Alling

Khenzom is a Tibetan artist based in Brooklyn. Her paintings weave together human and natural elements, centering themes of interdependence, ecofeminism, and sovereignty. By envisioning a homeland untouched by violence and environmental harm, her art challenges colonial narratives of Tibet and imagines futures where the deep harmony between Tibetan people and their land is fully restored. In many paintings, she imbues Tibetan nomads with magical powers that reflect their knowledge and stewardship of the environment. Blurring the lines between fantasy and reality, Khenzom’s art invites viewers to reimagine our modern world and confront today’s climate issues through a lens of hope.

She draws inspiration from traditional thangka art, Tibetan mythologies, and Buddhist beliefs. The strong environmental themes in her work stem from her commitment to climate activism and environmental justice. A graduate of Yale University with a degree in Environmental Studies, Khenzom has worked with the Yale Center for Environmental Justice and currently works at the Natural Resources Defense Council.