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Bibin Thomas
Assistant Professor (SF)
Design

Bibin Thomas is an accomplished artist and academic professional who graduated with First Rank honors in both his Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) and Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting from the Government College of Fine Arts, Thiruvananthapuram. Recognized for his artistic excellence, he has received prestigious scholarships and awards from the Kerala Lalith Kala Akademi and was selected for the Kerala Government’s Vajra Jubilee Fellowship Program. Throughout his artistic career, he has actively participated in numerous national and state-level solo and group exhibitions, showcasing his works across diverse platforms and contributing significantly to the contemporary art scene.

Over his career, Bibin has successfully balanced traditional fine arts with media industry experience, working as a Creative Designer at Cafemocha Advertising Agency in 2020 and a Digital Visualizer at Forward Slash Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in 2021 before rising to the rank of Creative Director. Throughout his commercial design career, he has collaborated with an extensive roster of prestigious local and international clients, including the Kerala Culture Department, DC Books, Volkswagen, EVM Group, Phoenix Group, MG (Morris Garages), Škoda, Honda, Mahalakshmi Silks, Bismi, Happy, Chozen Food Products, Diaguncart, Natural Edibles, Ambady Scan Centre, Dr. Rani Menon Eye Clinic, Mossom, Slumber Royale, Fabmodula, Atreya Hospital, Zaecy, MC Luxury, Kapital Plywood, Mots, Gocard, AGL, City Optick, Ablecure Medical Centre, Medical Cure, Royal Glass & Plywoods, and Rings by Annie.

Transitioning his industry expertise into higher education, he currently serves as an Assistant Professor in the field of Design and Animation, having taught at institutions such as St. Joseph College of Communication and PGM College of Arts and Science. He actively contributes to the academic community through participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes and Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) organized by bodies such as the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) and Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.

Deeply invested in community engagement and cultural development, Bibin has dedicated over a decade to film societies and film festivals while continuing his practice as a fine artist. Since 2015, he has also served as a Fine Arts Teacher and Artist with TAOS (The Art Outreach Society), fostering creativity and art education through community outreach initiatives.