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Rooted in Art, Growing in Expression

Born and based in Mauritius, I’ve created murals, illustrations, and art pieces that live across the world — from Rio to Réunion Island. My work balances intuitive creativity with thoughtful structure, blending movement, nature, and emotional connection.

Portrait of Baba Gaia by Khatleen Minerve

“I believe art shouldn’t just be seen — it should be lived with, interacted with, and remembered.”

About: Bio
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About Me

I was born in Mauritius in 1993, and grew up between Reunion Island and it's sister island. 

 

All-rounder, curious and passionate about nature, it is in the colorful and tropical landscapes of my two islands that I draw my artist name and inspiration from.

Finding in the imagination of Douanier Rousseau an echo of my practice and my colorful universe, I makes tropical nature the central theme of my art. Continuously trying out different media and techniques - from markers to paint; from walls to digital - I portray Mother Nature with a harmonious and confident line. Like an ode to nature and cultural diversity that cradled my childhood, my exuberant work demonstrate an innate sense of detail and spontaneity that reflects my personality.

 

It was in 2015 that I got noticed by the self-taught artist Gaël Froget and, at just 22 years old, I made my first solo exhibition at the Hennessy Park Hotel. Collective exhibitions 13 (Imaaya, 2015), Borderline (The Third Dot, 2018) and Nu Le Morne (Lakaz d'Art, 2020) will follow. Recently, I distinguished myself during a live painting session for the Dreamers event (La Isla Social Club, 2019) and by the creation of a mural at the entrance of the Mahogany Shopping Promenade (Beau Plan, 2021). 

If the theme of mu art - an imaginary nature - remains my signature, my practice continues to evolve. From fabrics to abstract art, I never stops trying new projects to enrich my work and my artistic vision.

Expositions

Portrait of Baba Gaia Borderline exhibition

2015

  • De l'eau su feuille songe - Expo Solo

Hennessy Park Hotel  

  • Charles Baudelaire - Expo collective

Galerie Hélène de Senneville 

  • 13 - Expo collective

Galerie Imaaya 

2016

  • Bordeline - Expo collective -

The Third Dot 

2017

  • The Passage - Expo collective -

Long Beach Art Boutique - The Third Dot 

2018

  • Nu Le Morne - Expo collective -

Lakaz d'Art 

2020

  • Artable - Expo collective Digitale -

The Third Dot

2021

  • Lafrik dan mwa - Expo collective -

Centre Nelson Mandela

  • Pop Up Gallery - Expo collective -

Met Enn Koste

2022

  • Edition - Expo collective -

The Third Dot

  • Arty April - Expo collective -

In Situ*

Peintures murales

Baba Gaia painting a mural at Mahogany shopping promenage beau plan

2018

  • Islandian, Pamplemousses 
     

2019

  • Creative Park, Beau Plan 
     

2021

  • Mahogany Shopping Promenade

  • Saint Antoine (Chez un particulier)

  • Exotica, Petit Raffray

  • The Good Life, Cap Malheureux

  • Tamarin (Chez un particulier)

  • Elytis, Pailles

 

2022

  • Hobbyworld, Mahogany Shopping Pr omenade

  • Office Wall, Mahogany Shopping Pr omenade

  • Kin-Graf Festival Kinshasa, République Démocratique du Congo

  • Elca Vivea Business Park, Moka

  • Checkout.com, Ebene

  • Bedroom, Private Property Grand Baie

 

2022

  • Medis Beau, Bassin

  • Brasilia Warehouse, Baie du Tombeau

  • Ecole Elementaire, Bois de Nefles Ile de La Reunion

  • Kids Playroom, Private Property Le Morne

Live painting

Baba Gaia painting

2019

  • La Isla 2068 ft Base

La Isla Social Club

  • Dreamers X ft TanZii

La Isla Social Club

About: Exhibitions

Where You’ll Find My Work”
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Selected murals and artworks created for spaces in Mauritius, Brazil, Réunion Island, and beyond. Each piece reflects a dialogue between environment, movement, and story, designed to enrich and transform the
places they inhabit.

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