The image shows a large, intricate neon light installation resembling swirling, abstract floral or fractal patterns in vibrant colours like blue, purple, red, and yellow. The neon design dominates the frame against a dark background. In the bottom right corner, there is a silhouette of a person standing and seemingly admiring or observing the mesmerizing neon artwork, which casts a purple glow onto them. The overall scene creates a surreal and captivating atmosphere, showcasing the interplay between the luminous artwork and the human observer.

Exhibitions

Chila Kumari Singh Burman

Saturday 26 October 2024 – Sunday 26 January 2025

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A new solo exhibition presenting new and recent neon and sculptural works

Tue – Sun: 10am-5pm

Mondays: Closed, except bank holidays

Galleries are open 10.30am – 5pm

About the
Exhibition

Compton Verney is excited to present a new solo exhibition by one of the leading contemporary artists working in the UK today – Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE (b.1957).

Opening in the autumn, the exhibition will present new and recent neon and sculptural works which have not been shown before, alongside earlier prints, collages and films. The works encompass a 40-year period in which Burman has explored her Punjabi cultural identity, feminism, and working class Liverpudlian upbringing, amongst other themes.

A large-scale intervention across the façade of the house, comprised of Burman’s signature neons, will accompany the exhibition.

Image: Chila Kumari Singh Burman, Mermaid, 2022, silicone neon. Courtesy the artist.