
Contemporary & Abstract Artist
Step into the world of contemporary abstract art, based in Phoenix and crafted through a lens of curiosity, geometry, and emotional truth.
Who is Ritu?
Based in Phoenix and crafted through a lens of curiosity, geometry, and emotional truth.
Art Style?
Each piece is a conversation between intuition and design. Vibrant, precise, and open to interpretation.
Who can buy?
Collectors, curators, or simply drawn to visual beauty, welcome to a space where abstraction invites reflection.
"My work explores innovation, movement, and design through bold, original abstractions, including the signature Organic Movement series, created using a proprietary thread painting technique"
About Ritu Raj
A Contemporary Abstract Artist with a Unique Vision
I’m Ritu Raj, a contemporary abstract artist based in Phoenix, Arizona. After a successful career as a tech entrepreneur, I returned to my first passion — making art. My work explores innovation, movement, and design through bold, original abstractions, including the signature Organic Movement series, created using a proprietary thread painting technique. Each piece is crafted as an investment-grade work of art for modern collectors.
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Inside The Studio
The Making of a Contemporary Abstract Painting
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Step inside the studio of contemporary abstract artist Ritu Raj as he creates a new painting using his signature twine technique.
Short film
This short film captures not just the method, but the meditation behind it: art as presence, as becoming.
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The Organic Movement Series
Innovative Abstract Art Techniques
Abstract Art Collections
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Commission a Custom Abstract Painting by Ritu Raj
Looking for a bespoke piece? I accept commissions for collectors seeking original, site-specific works. Whether designing for a private residence, corporate space, or gallery.
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“vibrant colors and deep wisdom that he’s had painting these beautiful pictures. Time in a studio Drawn to purchase one of his piece of works”
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Studio Journal: Reflections in Abstraction
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My work bridges Indian modernism, global abstraction, and experimental techniques. Collectors are drawn to the way I combine historical legacies (Souza, Rothko, Basquiat) with innovations like string-based painting and CNC-sculpted wood panels. Each piece reflects themes of migration, identity, and transformation, making it both timeless and rooted in today’s world.
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I am based in Phoenix, Arizona, and regularly participate in exhibitions in the U.S. and internationally. My work has been shown in galleries and is available by appointment in my studio. Upcoming shows and events are announced on my Exhibitions page.
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Collectors can acquire works directly through my website or by contacting me. I also accept commissions, where I work closely with collectors and gallerists to create site-specific or collection-focused pieces. Please reach out via Contact for details.
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I often paint using string instead of brushes, creating dynamic lines that balance control and chance. Many works are also created on CNC-molded wood panels, where the carved surface adds depth and shadow. This makes each painting not only visual but tactile, bridging painting and sculpture.
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Yes. Collaboration with gallerists and curators is a central part of my practice. I provide high-quality photography, detailed catalogs, and thematic curatorial support to ensure exhibitions tell a strong story.
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Icreate works ranging from small studies (12x12 inches) to large-scale canvases and wood panels (6–10 feet). Many collectors acquire smaller works as entry points, while museums and galleries often showcase larger immersive pieces.
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All works are professionally packed and shipped worldwide. Large-scale works are crated for secure transit. I also work with specialized art shippers for international deliveries.
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My paintings are in dialogue with both Indian modernists (F.N. Souza, M.F. Husain, J. Swaminathan) and Western abstractionists (Rothko, Newman, Pollock, Richter). Collectors and gallerists often situate my work as a continuation of this lineage, while recognizing the originality of my techniques.
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While art collecting should always be about passion first, many collectors value the way my works combine historical depth, innovative practice, and international perspective. As abstraction continues to evolve, works that bridge tradition and experimentation are seen as especially significant.
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I welcome conversations about curatorial partnerships, residencies, and collector studio visits. To receive updates on new works, exhibitions, and collector insights, sign up for my Collector’s Newsletter.
FAQs
For Collectors & Gallerists
This page is designed specifically for art collectors, curators, and gallerists interested in learning more about my practice. My work is rooted in the legacies of Indian modernism and Western abstraction, while also pushing boundaries through unconventional methods such as painting with string and creating textured surfaces on CNC-molded wood panels.
Ritu Raj’s Ephemeral Atmosphere Collection explores the fluidity of emotion and memory through bold abstraction. From twine-painted gestures to haunting color fields, these works capture the fleeting beauty of atmospheric states and human feeling in a poetic, painterly language of motion and depth.