Introspection

Tamarind Arts Council is delighted to present A.V. Ilango’s solo exhibition “Introspection.” In this new body of works, the artist features his iconic portrayal of the bull on his canvases and in metal and stone sculptures. The title is a reference to the nature of the artist’s engagement with a specific subject that is embedded in the mass consciousness of the people of South Asia. An opening reception will be held 14 May 2008, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm; the exhibition will run from 14 May - 21 June 2008.

About the Artist

The Chennai based artist A.V. Ilango earned his B.S and M.S in Mathematics from Central College, Bangalore in 1971 and 1973. His career as an artist includes many national and international one man, and group shows. His work has been shown at the Salon International de Printemps, Lyon Fine Arts Society. Other exhibitions include Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kuala Lampur, Singapore, London, San Francisco. In 2006, Ilango exhibited at the Indian Consulate in New York as the sole participating artist. In 2008, his solo show “Bovine Principle” was featured at the Forum Art Gallery in Chennai, which was shown a year earlier at the Art Samar Gallery in Trevendrum. And now at Tamarind Art Council in New York.

Beginning in 1992 Ilango has been the recipient of many awards; most recently in 2002 he received the International Gold Medal at the Salon d’Automne, European Academy of Arts, Paris. In 1992 he received the ABS Chennai Chapter & British Council Fellowship: during his visit to UK, and in 1997 he received the State Award at the Golden Jubilee of Independence Exhibition.

About Tamarind Arts Council

Tamarind Arts Council (TAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art of Indian influence in North America. Our focus is to support all types of artistic expression, including performing and fine arts inspired by the arts of India. We also sponsor art-related activities and cross-cultural events that expand the audience for Indian art. In addition to hosting artist interviews, producing art shows, and providing a creative outlet for performance artists, TAC sponsors various cultural events throughout the year: film screenings & lectures, cultural dance performances, book launches & readings, artist performances, Indian musical concerts.

To fulfill our mission of encouraging and showcasing Indian artists and performers, Tamarind Arts Council provides fellowships and scholarship opportunities. We have also established an outreach program to art schools in India, which aims to maintain and improve art universities, while creating a channel for creative connections between India and the U.S.

Tamarind Arts Council exemplifies how life can indeed revolve around the arts. Our mission is to inspire the work of contemporary Indian artists and performers and to facilitate public appreciation of these unique cultural art forms and create dialogs between artists in India and the United States through a number of cultural programs and exchanges.

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