/24-7PressRelease/ - NEW YORK, NY, May 03, 2008 -- Tamarind Art is delighted to present A.V. Ilango's solo exhibition "Introspection." In this body of works, Ilango features his iconic portrayal of the bull. The bull will not only be on his canvases, but also on metal and stone sculptures as well. This exhibition 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.
Opening reception: 14 May 2008, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
RSVP - rsvp@tamarindarts.org
Show Runs: 14 May - 21 June 2008
About the artist:
The Chennai based artist earned his B.S and M.S in Mathematics from Central College, Bangalore in 1971 and 1973. Ilango's 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 and 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 in, 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.
For more information, please contact Tamarind Arts (212) 200 - 8000 ext. 105 or email info@tamarindarts.org or visit our web site at http://www.tamarindarts.org. Our hours are: Tuesday - Saturday 11am to 6pm. Closed on Sunday and Monday.
Tamarind Arts main focus is to introduce Indian contemporary art to a larger audience and to create a platform for intellectual dialogue between senior and younger artists. for more information visit our website at http://www.tamarindarts.org
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