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Babu Xavier, born in 1960 and based in Trivandrum, Kerala, is a contemporary artist known for his vibrant and surreal paintings. His artworks are filled with vivid colors like reds, blues, greens, and yellows, and often feature imaginative creatures that are nearly human. His work, created mostly with watercolors, radiates a prism-like brilliance and occasionally carries subtle sexual undertones. Xavier’s paintings explore deep and complex themes, such as the coexistence of sexuality and death, making his art thought-provoking and sometimes unsettling.
Babu Xavier didn’t initially plan to become an artist. During school and early college, he struggled with drawing and never imagined pursuing art seriously. His artistic journey began by chance when, one day in university, he discovered his passion for painting while doodling on a newspaper. Despite this newfound interest, Xavier decided not to attend art school, fearing that formal training would limit his creativity. His life changed when he met renowned artist Jayapal Panicker, who became a mentor to him at the Cholamandal Art Colony in Madras. Inspired by Panicker, Xavier left college in his final year to focus entirely on art.
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