MURUGIAH: Ever Feel Like…

MURUGIAH invites you into his kaleidoscopic, sometimes macabre world in the multi-disciplinary illustrator’s first ever solo show.

MURUGIAH’s work reflects on his life and identity, drawing on his Sri Lankan heritage and Welsh upbringing. His flower-, elephant- and skull-headed characters are influenced by a youth playing Nintendo, listening to pop punk and watching Saturday morning cartoons. Fused with references to Hollywood film and Sri Lankan art and design, works range from new sculpture and painting to commercial print and animation

“What I hope people will take home from this exhibition is that the themes and feelings I am presenting are being presented in a unique way. The themes however, are universal so I hope they come away feeling a sense of catharsis.”

– MURUGIAH

Having trained as an architect, MURUGIAH has brought ambitious scale and play with perspective to a decade of illustration projects.. He has collaborated with a diverse range of clients in editorial, apparel and branding. In his personal practice, MURUGIAH explores his identity and feelings of disconnection from his heritage, overwhelm and rejection, with bold visual metaphors that invite people to reflect on their own lives.

This begins a series of exhibitions made in collaboration with contemporary UK-based illustrators, supporting new and ambitious illustration practice.

Supporters:

MURUGIAH: Ever Feel Like… is supported by the Bagri Foundation (as Major Supporter), using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and sponsored by Procreate.