| ABSTRACT : Gigi Scaria’s works span a diverse range of media, including painting, photography, installation art, sculpture, and video – a testament to his creative versatility.
Growing up in Kothanalloor, a village in southern Kerala, Scaria began his artistic journey in 1995 with formal training at the College of Fine Arts in Thiruvananthapuram, where he earned his B.F.A. in painting. He further honed his skills at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, obtaining an M.F.A. in 1998. During this formative period, Scaria’s art was influenced not only by his education, but also by his broader urban environment. His move from Kothanalloor to the capital enabled a deeper exploration of migrant alienation. His work began to examine the dynamic nature of cities, focusing on how their ongoing transformations were experienced by both newcomers and long-standing residents, themes that have remained central to his artistic practice. |