Babu Xavier

Babu Xavier brings canvases to life with vivid colours and fantastical creatures representing his lucid and powerful ideas. Born in Kerala, where he continues to live, he has learned under the tutelage of Jayapal Panicker at Cholamandal Artist Village near Chennai. Despite the abundance of contradictions in his paintings, Xavier's art has received rave reviews since his move to Mumbai. As one of India's leading contemporary artists, he has countless solo shows to his credit, both in India and abroad. His recent works, after 2002, feature a barcode motif that represents the consumerist society of the 21^st century. Xavier has received numerous prestigious awards, and his works have been purchased by collectors in India and abroad, including notable artists like M.F. Hussain and Yusuf Arakkal.