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Chila Kumari Singh Burman:
Spectacular Diversions

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A dazzling array of works including drawings, prints, collage, sculpture, neons and installation

Opening Times

Tue – Sun: 10am-4.30pm

Mondays: Closed, except bank holidays

Galleries are open 10.30am – 4.30pm

Christmas Opening Hours
Christmas Eve: 10am – 3pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: Closed
27 – 29 Dec: Open as usual
New Years Eve: 10am – 3pm
New Years Day: Open as usual

About the
Exhibition

 

The largest exhibition of work by leading contemporary artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman in recent years, featuring a dazzling array of works including drawings, prints, collage, sculpture, neons and installation.

Featuring mainly new and recent works which have not been exhibited before, this is a unique opportunity to experience Burman’s extraordinary creativity and inventiveness. An installation of the artist’s famous neons will light up the façade of Compton Verney, where Hindu deities and mythological creatures will mingle with animals and ice creams in a glowing display.

Three people sitting on a white bench viewing a series of black and white photographs or prints displayed in black frames on a gallery wall. The viewers are dressed casually, with one wearing a patterned sweater, another in a plaid shirt, and the third in a solid beige sweater.
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A neon art installation with various colors (red, blue, green, purple, yellow) creating an energetic, flowing pattern mounted on a grid background.
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A decorative gorilla sculpture/statue wearing a fedora-style hat. The gorilla's surface is covered in vibrant, psychedelic patterns, symbols, and imagery including eyes, planets, clocks, and various colorful designs. It's positioned in a seated pose on a white pedestal.
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A neon art piece. The text
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A gallery wall displaying a grid of mixed-media artworks. They appear to be square panels with various textures, colors, and abstract designs. recurring motifs of spiders and ice cream cones are apparent across the works. A person in a beige sweater is viewing the installation.
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Gallery

10 images
This image features a large ice cream cone against a background of bold, psychedelic patterns and imagery. The ice cream cone appears to be melting, and the overall effect is one of playfulness and eccentricity.
This image is a portrait of a person created using vibrant, abstract patterns and colours. The face is partially obscured by the overlapping patterns, creating a surreal and visually striking effect.
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The Reflected Self
A man with long hair and a beard sits at a table in a dimly lit room. He's wearing a white loose-fitting shirt and a necklace with a pendant. On the table are a lit candle, a glass of dark liquid, and a small mirror. Behind him is a wall with religious text inscribed on it.
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The

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Until Sun 23 Feb 2025

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