Priya Ilango

Priya Ilango’s earliest memories of growing up in the South Indian city of Chennai remains steeped in art and aesthetics. Watching her father and celebrated artist, A V Ilango, ruminating on the quintessence of the elusive line, drawing out robust forms from its earthy, rural roots and tempering them with ethereal elegance on large canvases, or reflecting on the vitality of the spirit of art in its varied forms were amongst Priya’s foundational artistic influences. Over time these influences have grown deep roots that have defined her art.

Drenched in an unselfconscious sensuality, Priya Ilango’s visual forms reach out for the sublime. Polar opposites juxtapose to unlock the experience of the Beyond. Like the unabashed lotus blossom in a desolate marsh, the Pure is tainted with the Impure, the Impure cleansed by the Pure.

Priya’s art finds an increasing resonance with the greater mainstream awareness of mystical traditions of tantra and yoga. Her abiding fascination for the esoteric Indian traditions like classical music, tantra, yoga sutras shape compelling visual forms.

Priya was awarded M.A. in Fine Arts, with specialization in textile design from Stella Maris College, Chennai, (2004). Her proprietary label Priya Ilango Designs, showcases works on natural fabrics. Priya is based in Bangalore, India.