‘Melancholy’ by Murugiah

Artist: Murugiah
Title: ‘Melancholy’
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Dimensions: 23.4″ x 16.5″
Framing: Unframed
Year of Creation: 2023

NOTE: This piece was available to purchase as part of ‘Follow the Universe’ show, which ran between 7th – 28th March 2025. If you would like to inquire about its current availability, please email sales@wowxwow.com and we will be delighted to assist.

Description

‘Melancholy’ by Murugiah

Artist: Murugiah
Title: ‘Melancholy’
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Dimensions: 23.4″ x 16.5″
Framing: Unframed
Year of Creation: 2023

About the Artwork:

A warped sense of time. Ever feel like you’re moving in super slow motion? Me too! Depression warps everything around it, your sense of yourself and others in and out of time. Your mental life is thrown out of proportion. – Murugiah

About the Artist:

(Artist Bio)

MURUGIAH is a multi-disciplinary British Sri Lankan artist, illustrator & designer working in London. Using a colourfully surreal visual aesthetic he playfully explores the macabre, bittersweet and joyful experience of his daily life & identity. Infused with candy coated dreams and peppered with South Asian motifs, his work – encompassing film, architecture, art & design – resonates with those also seeking kindness, authenticity & compassion.