"I think I’m an alien from another planet. I’ve been sent down to make lights to illuminate the world, as they reckon its a little bit dark here."

The UK chapter of the IALD is thrilled to host this incredible evening at Hoare Lea, certain to educate, elevate, and encourage all in attendance to find the calling within.

** This is a minimal availability engagement, so all interested individuals are asked to RSVP immediately. 

Please direct all questions to the IALD UK Coordinators.

Thanks to our gracious sponsors at Forma Lighting for making this event possible.

Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE is a British artist, celebrated for her radical feminist practice which examines representation, gender and cultural identity.

In 2020, Burman was selected as the fourth artist to complete the Tate Britain Winter Commission. The resulting hugely popular installation Remembering A Brave New World, addressed the colonial history of Tate Britain and its Eurocentric position. Adorning the gallery façade with references to Indian mythology, popular culture, female empowerment, political activism and colonial legacy, it exposed a need for better informed conversations, and more effective strategies for tackling racism in the art world and wider society.

She was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to visual art, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Chila Burman has since gone on to complete high profile light installation projects Do you see words in rainbows for Covent Garden’s historic market stall building, Liverpool love of my life for the Liverpool Town Hall and Blackpool light of my life for Blackpool’s Grade II listed Grundy Art Gallery. She has also been featured in the Sky Arts documentary special "Statues Redressed," the BBC2 documentary "Art That Made Us," and has completed several notable commission pieces for brands, including Netflix’s "White Tiger" campaign and Byredo’s new fragrance "Mumbai Noise."