Xavier Baxter (b. 1991 London UK) lives and works in New York. He received a BA in sculpture from the City and Guilds University in London. His work has been exhibited in the UK, Europe and Asia.

Baxter’s creative journey starts with the deciphering of figures constrained within the rectangular space of the canvas. Inspired by the old masters such as Delacroix, Rubens, and Titian, he draws on historical paintings, playing with the dynamics between characters, their expressive postures, and even deriving ideas from the seemingly insignificant figures in the background.

These figures then become the foundation for Baxter’s obsessive exploration into materiality. Over time, the initial forms are layered and reworked until they transform into pure gestures, dissolving into bold, unapologetic colors. Though his work might seem purely abstract at first glance, a deeper look reveals a complex interaction between human forms and paint, with both elements merging and evolving together.