Herd on Wall Street, Masterpiece in Midtown East

By Christina Wilson

The Scoop... Behind the bull on Wall Street, mathematically-minded suits use complex formulas and algorithmic sophistication in search for new patterns in the stock market. In the end, for some Wall Street traders, it can present opportunities for high-profit returns. It is with this practice of precision, the symbol of the bull on Wall Street holds true to the meaning of financial optimism and prosperity. Excited 1 Acrylic on Canvas A.V. Ilango However, the bull has taken on a new meaning in New York City and Tamarind Art, holds the secret. Tamarind Art, located on 142 East 39th Street, represents one mathematically educated artist by the name of A.V. Ilango. This European Academy of the Arts Gold Medal artist is showcasing his new exhibit titled, "Introspection," which places the bull at the forefront of Indian culture. In Indian culture, the sacred bull is associated with Hindu Mythology. Shiva, one of the primary deities of Hinduism, cherished Nandi, the sacred bull. In addition to being the principal gana (follower) of Shiva, Nandi also posed as Shiva’s transportation, the gatekeeper of Shiva temples, as well as, a guru in Natha and Siddhar traditions. Ilango earned his B.S. and M.S. in Mathematics from Central College, Bangalore in 1971 and 1973. His exhibitions have been displayed in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, London, Singapore, Kuala Lampur and San Francisco. Along with his art installations, Llango has received many awards such as, in 1992, he received the ABS Chennai Chapter & British Council Fellowship and in 2001, he received the Jury Award of the Lyons Fine Arts Society Salon International de Printemps, Lyons, France. Ilango fuses the meaning of the bull by capturing the mood of the bovine through such works as, "Charging," a sculpture made up of hundreds of aluminum hangers intricately connected to form a bull in motion. Along with his metal and stone sculptures on display, he is also showcasing acrylic on canvas with "Mahishasura I, II, III," "At Rest III," "Excited I, II," "Jallikattu I, II;" also portraying mood and posture. It is with this practice of precision, the symbol of the bull in Midtown East holds true to the meaning of divine introspection, at least, for, this area of the city. The "Introspection" exhibition will be showing at Tamarind Art Council. 142 East 39th Street, New York. For more information, call 212-200-8000; e-mail:admin@tamarindart.com; visit www.tamarindart.com, This Article was Article of the day in the Art Business News Website.