Reflections On Paintings
Exploring Inspiration, Process, and the Artists Who Shape My Vision
“I create to shift how we see and feel through abstraction—opening space for reflection, connection, and quiet transformation. Change begins not with certainty, but with listening.” - Ritu Raj | Abstract Artist
Abstractions of Self is a living journal of my painting practice—where each post unravels the hidden layers behind a single work. These reflections explore how abstraction emerges not just from paint and gesture, but from memory, mood, and the invisible threads of influence. Here, I share the intuitive process that unfolds on the canvas, and connect each piece to the broader world of contemporary abstract art—honoring the artists, ideas, and philosophies that inspire and shape my creative journey. This is a space to look beneath the surface, to understand what cannot be explained in the work alone, and to discover how each painting becomes both a question and an answer.
Crimson Vortex of Motion – A Fiery Exploration in the Organic Movement Collection
In Crimson Vortex of Motion, Ritu Raj transforms the canvas into a swirling dance of heat and momentum. This 2.5×2.5 ft oil on canvas, part of his Organic Movement Collection, invites viewers into the heart of abstraction—where bold motion meets visceral color.
Echoes of Blushing Motion: When Gesture Becomes Tenderness
"Echoes of Blushing Motion" captures the emotional nuance of movement itself—tender, unguarded, and fiercely alive. Created using Ritu Raj’s pioneering thread painting technique, the piece blurs the line between performance and permanence.
Abstract Landscape
‘Abstract Landscape’ is a quiet echo of saffron and slate, drawn from the Ephemeral Atmosphere collection. Every mark a memory half-remembered.
Pacman Unfinished
‘Pacman Unfinished’ is a drift of moss and ember, drawn from the Playful Abstraction collection. Every mark a memory half-remembered.
My Heart: Fragile Structures of Vulnerability
‘“My Heart”’ is cerulean meets bone-dry sienna, drawn from the Geometric Splendor collection. Not an image — but an encounter.