About George Mathen
Lived 1894 – 1980 (aged 85–86). George Mathen was an Indian comics artist.
George Mathen, also known as Appupen, is a noted graphic novelist and artist from Bangalore, India. His work has appeared in many magazines such as Thelka, Rolling Stone India, India Quarterly and more. He has also played drums in a band called Piranha Lounge.
Early life George Mathen completed his diploma in 3D animation and graphic design from Xavier's Institute of Communication. George worked as a mural and tattoo artist and later for advertising industry in Mumbai. He later moved to Bangalore to focus on working on graphic novels and also started his own band called Lounge Piranha. Dream Machine - a collaborative project with the author Laurent Daudet and a graphic novel adaptation of C.S Chellappa's Vaadivaasal for which he collaborated with Perumal Murugan.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Mathen?
Indian artist
When was George Mathen born?
George Mathen was born in 1894 in Bengaluru.
When did George Mathen die?
George Mathen died in 1980.
What was George Mathen's occupation?
George Mathen was a comics artist.
What nationality was George Mathen?
George Mathen was Indian.
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· DBpedia: George Mathen (artist)
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