MURUGIAH
Illustrator, Artist, Designer
About
Multidisciplinary artist whose work spans illustration, painting and public sculpture. Trained in architecture, he combines surreal imagery and vivid colour with themes drawn from his Sri Lankan heritage and British upbringing.
SourceSelected articles & interviews
An Interview with Murugiah
On moving from architecture into art, public sculpture and telling a personal story.
In their own words
The most personal work is the most creative.
The skill set you have is good enough.
Making really personal work means you'll get really creative output.
There is no formula for art.
I felt this very human, creative approach provided a nice juxtaposition to the themes of the novel by reflecting the individuality Big Brother seeks to oppress.
Working in this intuitive way is an incredibly rewarding process that only a human being working by hand can do.
Articles & interviews
- Illustration Agencies Share Contract Negotiation Tips for Artists
Creative Boom interviews London-based multidisciplinary artist Murugiah about his debut solo exhibition 'Ever Feel Like…' at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration. The article explores his journey from architecture to illustration, his rediscovery of personal authenticity during the pandemic, and how embracing his Sri Lankan heritage shaped his unique visual language. It highlights his belief that deeply personal work leads to the most creative breakthroughs.
- “There is no formula for art”: Murugiah on why you should make art about things you love
The article covers a Nicer Tuesdays talk by Murugiah, a British–Sri Lankan multidisciplinary artist based in London. He discusses his creative journey, influences from pop culture and family, and his philosophy that art should come from what you love. The piece highlights his diverse body of work spanning exhibitions, posters, and even watch design.
- At 93, Quentin Blake is finally getting illustrators the public recognition they deserve
Creative Boom reports on the long-awaited opening of the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration in Clerkenwell, London. The £12.5 million project, 25 years in the making, establishes the world’s largest public space dedicated to illustration, with exhibitions by Quentin Blake, Paul Gravett, and MURUGIAH. The centre also debuts a new visual identity featuring bird mascots and a Caslon Doric logotype, celebrating illustration’s cultural significance.