G.R. Iranna (b.1970, Karnataka, India), is a renowned Indian painter who translates an internal landscape onto tactile surfaces. Early in his life, Iranna studied in a gurukul, even living in an ashram for almost seven years. These experiences fostered Iranna's strong connection to his cultural roots, manifesting in an exploration of the world's inherent dualities in his work; Buddhist art influences are evident. Although he began his career painting oil on canvases, Iranna now uses tarpaulin as his primary medium.
The artist has exhibited 16 solo shows and over 50 group shows over his expanisve career, including the 58th Venice Biennale in 2019. Notable shows from recent years include The Primordial Ash, Aicon Gallery, New York (2017); Ether is all that is, Gallery Espace, New Delhi (2017); And The Last Shall be the First, GR Iranna, Works 1995-2015 in the National Gallery of Modern Art Bengaluru (2016); Tempered Branches, Aicon Gallery, New York (2014); Limning Heterotopias: A Journey into G.R. Iranna's Shadows of the In Between, Gallery Espace, New Delhi (2012); Thought of the Day, Kashi Art Gallery, Kochi (2012); Scaffolding the Absent, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai (2011); and The Ribbed Routes, The Guild Art Gallery, Mumbai (2010). Iranna's work was recently featured by Aicon Contemporary at Expo Chicago 2025.
The artist lives and works in New Delhi, India.