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{{Infobox artist
| name = Cheenu Pillai
| name = Cheenu Pillai
| image = Balaji by Cheenu Pillai.jpg
| image = Balaji by Cheenu Pillai.jpg
| caption = Balaji (2006) Oil on canvas
| caption = Balaji (2006) Oil on canvas
| birth_date = December 19, 1971
| birth_date = 19 December 1971
| birth_place = [[Pattukottai]]
| birth_place = [[Pattukottai]], India
| nationality = [[India]]n
| nationality = Indian
| field = [[Painting]]
| field = [[Painting]]
| training = [[Self taught]]
| training = [[Self taught]]
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| works = ''Celestial Wedding'', ''Dasavatar'',''Advaitham'',''Beloved thief''
| works = ''Celestial Wedding'', ''Dasavatar'',''Advaitham'',''Beloved thief''
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'''Cheenu Pillai''' is a self-taught artist<ref>{{cite web| last =Muthukrishnan | first =Abirami| title =Art and non-conformism | publisher =Ergo | url =http://www.goergo.in/?p=136 | format =Web article | accessdate =2008-01-14}}</ref> from [[chennai]], [[India]] who blends European expressionism with dravidian themes.
'''Cheenu Pillai''' is a self-taught artist<ref>{{cite web | last =Muthukrishnan | first =Abirami | title =Art and non-conformism | publisher =Ergo | url =http://www.goergo.in/?p=136 | format =Web article | access-date =2008-01-14 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20100409025844/http://www.goergo.in/?p=136 | archive-date =2010-04-09 | url-status =dead }}</ref> from [[Chennai]], [[India]], who blends European [[expressionism]] with [[South Indian culture|dravidian]] themes.


==Career==
==Career==
Cheenu Pillai was born in 1971 in a village in [[Thanjavur|Tanjore]] district. He spent his school days in his village and then in Tanjore. Cheenu took to painting at very early age, thanks to his elder brother who was artist himself. Brought up in a pious background, portraits of gods used to be his favorite theme. At that age, his rendering of the religious images fulfilled purely a spiritual need. But as he delved more into the forms, the symmetry and balance in the Hindu iconography captured his imagination.
Cheenu Pillai (born in 1971 in a village within the [[Thanjavur|Tanjore]] district) received his early education in both his village and Tanjore. He was introduced to painting at a young age by his elder brother, also an artist. Pillai initially focused on religious portraits, a theme influenced by his religious upbringing. As his artistic exploration deepened, he developed an appreciation for the symmetrical and balanced forms present in Hindu iconography


He kept pursuing art with passion all his life, but never considered taking it up as a career. For a consistent topper at school, the only career choice seemed like a white collar job, which is exactly where he ended up. He did his MBA and got into investment banking. Emerging opportunities in information technology led him shift career midway, but art continued as the primary passion. His inspirations heightened during his stint in Europe, where he regularly frequented art galleries.
Despite nurturing a lifelong passion for art, he did not initially consider it as a career path. His academic excellence in school led him towards pursuing a white-collar occupation, eventually working in investment banking after completing his MBA. Later, the evolving landscape of information technology prompted a mid-career shift, although art remained his foremost passion. His inspiration flourished during his time in Europe, where he frequently visited art galleries.


In 2003, he decided to take up art more seriously and quit his job as the president of a large software company. He continued doing some consultancy works in software, but was able to spend a lot more time painting.
In 2003, he made a decisive commitment to his artistic pursuits, resigning from his role as the president of a prominent software company. While he maintained involvement in software consultancy, he also dedicated more time to his painting endeavors.


Apparao galleries included Cheenu's works as part of a group show in 2004. Again in 2007, [[A.v.ilango]]'s art space and Tangerine art sponsored an exhibition of his paintings from the divinity series at the tangerine restaurant, which gave him the initial impetus.Cheenu was part of a group show at Apparao galleries in 2009
Apparao galleries included Cheenu's works as part of a group show in 2004. Again in 2007, [[A.v.ilango]]'s art space and Tangerine art sponsored an exhibition of his paintings from the divinity series at the tangerine restaurant, which gave him the initial impetus. Cheenu was part of a group show at Apparao galleries in 2009


==Style==
==Style==
Cheenu has evolved a unique style of representation which is hybrid between European movements like [[cubism]], [[expressionism]], [[Orphism (art)|orphism]] and Indian sensibilities in terms of color schemes and layouts.
Cheenu Pillai has evolved a unique style of representation which is hybrid between European movements like [[cubism]], [[expressionism]], [[Orphism (art)|orphism]] and Indian sensibilities in terms of color schemes and layouts.


==References==
==References==
<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhagat|first=Ashrafi|title=semantics of divinity|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article641801.ece|accessdate=28 May 2012|newspaper=the hindu|date=May 7, 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bhagat|first=Ashrafi|title=Allure of Myth|url=http://chennaigallery.com/images/Hindu.jpg|publisher=The Hindu}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite news|last=Bhagat|first=Ashrafi|title=semantics of divinity|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/article641801.ece|access-date=28 May 2012|newspaper=the hindu|date=7 May 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Bhagat|first=Ashrafi|title=Allure of Myth|url=http://chennaigallery.com/images/Hindu.jpg|work=The Hindu|access-date=28 May 2012|archive-date=3 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703203349/http://chennaigallery.com/images/Hindu.jpg|url-status=dead}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|last=Mahesh|first=Chitra|title=Cheenus Art strikes a chord between geometry and divinity|url=http://chennaigallery.com/images/deccan_chronicle.jpg|publisher=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> {{reflist}}
<ref>{{cite news|last=Mahesh|first=Chitra|title=Cheenus Art strikes a chord between geometry and divinity|url=http://chennaigallery.com/images/deccan_chronicle.jpg|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|date=28 December 2007|page=24|access-date=1 August 2020|via=chennaigallery.com|archive-date=3 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703195116/http://chennaigallery.com/images/deccan_chronicle.jpg|url-status=dead}}</ref> {{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.chennaigallery.com Paintings of Cheenu Pillai]
* [http://www.chennaigallery.com Paintings of Cheenu Pillai] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180513232321/http://www.chennaigallery.com/ |date=13 May 2018 }}


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Latest revision as of 22:05, 18 October 2024

Cheenu Pillai
Balaji (2006) Oil on canvas
Born19 December 1971
Pattukottai, India
NationalityIndian
EducationSelf taught
Known forPainting
Notable workCelestial Wedding, Dasavatar,Advaitham,Beloved thief
MovementDravidian Orphism

Cheenu Pillai is a self-taught artist[1] from Chennai, India, who blends European expressionism with dravidian themes.

Career

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Cheenu Pillai (born in 1971 in a village within the Tanjore district) received his early education in both his village and Tanjore. He was introduced to painting at a young age by his elder brother, also an artist. Pillai initially focused on religious portraits, a theme influenced by his religious upbringing. As his artistic exploration deepened, he developed an appreciation for the symmetrical and balanced forms present in Hindu iconography

Despite nurturing a lifelong passion for art, he did not initially consider it as a career path. His academic excellence in school led him towards pursuing a white-collar occupation, eventually working in investment banking after completing his MBA. Later, the evolving landscape of information technology prompted a mid-career shift, although art remained his foremost passion. His inspiration flourished during his time in Europe, where he frequently visited art galleries.

In 2003, he made a decisive commitment to his artistic pursuits, resigning from his role as the president of a prominent software company. While he maintained involvement in software consultancy, he also dedicated more time to his painting endeavors.

Apparao galleries included Cheenu's works as part of a group show in 2004. Again in 2007, A.v.ilango's art space and Tangerine art sponsored an exhibition of his paintings from the divinity series at the tangerine restaurant, which gave him the initial impetus. Cheenu was part of a group show at Apparao galleries in 2009

Style

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Cheenu Pillai has evolved a unique style of representation which is hybrid between European movements like cubism, expressionism, orphism and Indian sensibilities in terms of color schemes and layouts.

References

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  1. ^ Muthukrishnan, Abirami. "Art and non-conformism". Ergo. Archived from the original (Web article) on 9 April 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2008.
  2. ^ Bhagat, Ashrafi (7 May 2009). "semantics of divinity". the hindu. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  3. ^ Bhagat, Ashrafi. "Allure of Myth". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
  4. ^ Mahesh, Chitra (28 December 2007). "Cheenus Art strikes a chord between geometry and divinity". Deccan Chronicle. p. 24. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2020 – via chennaigallery.com.
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