ARTISTS・VENUES

Born in Kerala, India in 1981 and lives and works in Kerala.

Smitha M Babu is a contemporary visual artist, theater Artist, performance artist, actor, and theater practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Painting from the College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram. Her artistic practice primarily revolves around themes of memory, ecosystems, and the cultural-historical landscapes of her surroundings.
Her works have been showcased at prominent national and international platforms, including the 63rd National Exhibition of Art, the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (2025–26), and Kranti Art 2023 (Bangladesh-India Art Exchange). She was awarded the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi State Award in 2021. Her major solo exhibitions include Paakkalam (2024), Sketches in Motion (2003), and Choreography in Deep Green at Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi.
Alongside visual arts, she is actively engaged in theater and performance art. She has performed at prestigious platforms such as the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK) and the NSD Festival. Through solo performance pieces like Paakkalam (2023), performances at the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, and her distinct visual art language, she strives to make a meaningful contribution to the Indian contemporary art and theater landscape.