A V llango

A.V. Ilango made his debut in 1973 on completing his Masters in Mathematics at the Bangalore University.

Inspired by his childhood memories, he set off with a colourful palette.

From seven to sixteen years, he had spent his childhood in Gobichettipalayam, a market town in the hinterland of Tamil Nadu. Besides human figure, the artist has been studying for the past few years, the most familiar animals of the Indians.

According to him, cows and bulls form the very idiom of primitive, folk and classical arts of India. Now Ilango goes beyond the bull which is the mascot of Lord Shiva, called Nandhi. In hindu philosophy, the bull symbolizes the human prowess. In everyday life, it is used as beast of burden and for transport, sport, manure, hide, meat and milk. Many sketches and paintings bring out the subtle harmony in these compositions.