Chila Kumari Singh Burman illuminated the challenging winter lockdown of 2020/21, as thousands of London residents sought out her captivating neon installation at Tate Britain. Her exhibition ‘Blackpool Light of My Life’ showcased at Grundy Art Gallery during the Lightpool Festival 2021.
Chila now returns to Blackpool for a curated exhibition featuring a selection of her renowned neon light artworks, which have become synonymous with her acclaimed installations. Experience this remarkable display of vibrant signature neon light artworks that collectively honour Burman’s rich Hindu-Punjabi heritage while drawing from Indian mythology.
In an embodiment of commitment to sustainable practices, you will encounter existing works that transform the space into a captivating ‘kaleidoscope of colour’.
Exhibition Artworks:
Punjabi Rockers
Bow & Arrow
OHM
Hanging Monkey
Kali and Tea Cup
Mulitcoloured lamp
Chila Kumari Sing Burman (b. Liverpool) is an artist renowned for her vibrant, multi disciplinary, radical feminist practice rooted in her Punjabi heritage and working-class upbringing. Her work is characterised by its bold use of colour and intricate patterns, exploring the intersections of personal mythology and collective histories, as well as issues of visibility and representation.
Throughout her career, Burman has exhibited widely, with her work featured in prestigious institutions such as Tate Britain and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her 2025 exhibitions include presentations at the Imperial War Museum North, Nevill Holt Festival, and the ICA London. She has also produced large-scale public art installations in prominent locations including Covent Garden, Leicester Square Gardens, and the Royal Pavilion in Brighton and was a finalist for the Fourth Plinth, further establishing her influence in reshaping narratives within the art world. Chila currently has commissions and exhibitions with Perth Art Gallery, the Royal Docks, London and Jodhpur Art Week later this year. Burman’s inaugural solo exhibition will reopen Tate Liverpool in 2027.
