GR IRANNA
G R Iranna's artistic journey transcends boundaries, yielding profound works despite his relatively short career. Born in 1970, Iranna's paintings depict pain as an abstract force, manifesting in bruised textures and razor-sharp edges. His artistic language combines idealistic, representative, and modernist vernacular of Indian contemporary art. Recent works exude dynamic energy, fueled by torment and struggle. Conflicts between colors, figures, and textures reveal complexity. Iranna's early paintings featured large figures, but have given way to abstract, form-oriented motifs.
Iranna acquired his BFA and MFA degrees from the College of Visual Art, Gulbarga, and the College of Art, New Delhi. He served as artist-in-residence at Wimbledon School of Art, London. His solo exhibitions include shows at Delhi Art Gallery, Jehangir Art Gallery, and Gallery Espace. Iranna's accolades include awards from the Lalit Kala Academy (1997), the Bansi Parmimu Memorial Committee, and the Delhi College of Art. His work has been featured in numerous group exhibitions, showcasing his unique blend of Indian contemporary art and modernist vernacular.
