Portfolio

My paintings reflect my view that art is a vehicle for probing the nature of human existence. Growing up as the son of the acclaimed art critic K.B. Goel, who was a champion of Abstract Expressionist painting in India, I was introduced at an early age to the concept that the artist is an explorer who seeks to uncover universal truths and give visual form to the ineffable. My process is improvisational and stylistically diverse. My abstract imagery ranges from gestural to geometric, although occasionally something figurative will emerge. I prefer bold, vibrant colors because I want my work to be joyful and awe inspiring. Through my art, I seek to challenge perceptions, evoke emotions, and invite reflection on such topics as reality, consciousness, and spirituality. Ultimately, I hope that my paintings will inspire others to embrace the beauty of abstraction in both art and life.

— Ritu Raj